Production Engineer

Parsons; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a talented Production Engineer to join our Missile Defense Agency-focused team in Huntsville. You will verify that flight hardware and propulsion systems meet baseline standards, enforce compliance with AIAA S-113 and related standards, and participate in technical baseline reviews.

Responsibilities include design verification, MRB/FRB oversight, QTP/ATP review, and on-site witnessing of critical tests, with strong emphasis on interface with suppliers and IPT leadership.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret security clearance required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field; additional years may count in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience; education and certifications may count in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and application of AIAA S-113 and related standards (S-114, SMC-S-016, etc.).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, ECOs/ECPs, and manufacturing work instructions to verify build integrity.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills to defend assessments to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design & Build Verification: Audits of design packages to ensure flight-worthiness.
• AIAA S-113 & Standards Compliance: Assess ordnance, devices, and subsystems across design and production phases.
• Peer Reviews & Milestone Gates: Participate in baseline reviews with objective evidence.
• Nonconformance & Root Cause Analysis: Evaluate MRB dispositions, deviations, and FRBs for CAPA.
• Hardware Acceptance & Verification: Review QTPs/ATPs and witness critical tests on-site.
• Supplier Integration & Oversight: Lead IPT meetings to ensure schedule alignment and rapid problem resolution.

Skills

Security clearance - DoD Secret

5+ years of experience

AIAA S-113 knowledge

Ability to interpret drawings & ECOs/E

Technical writing & presentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AIAA S-113 standards knowledge

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a talented Production Engineer to join our growing team!

In this role, supporting the Targets and Countermeasures team of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA, you will be directly responsible for verifying that critical missile flight hardware and propulsion systems are designed, fabricated, integrated, and tested strictly in accordance with baseline standards. You will evaluate prime contractor design and manufacturing processes, conduct technical reviews, and enforce compliance with industry mission assurance frameworks-specifically AIAA S-113 (Criteria for Explosive Systems and Devices on Space and Launch Vehicles) and related aerospace standards (such as AIAA S-114, AIAA S-080/081, SMC-S-016, or AFSPCMAN 91-710).

What You'll Be Doing :

• Design & Build Verification: Audit prime contractor engineering designs, drawing packages, manufacturing processes, and assembly records to ensure end items are built strictly to approved baseline specifications and flight-worthiness requirements.
• AIAA S-113 & Standards Compliance: Apply AIAA S-113 (and related space/launch vehicle standards) to assess ordnance, explosive devices, pyrotechnic separation mechanisms, pressure vessels, and mechanical/propulsion subsystems across all design and production phases.
• Peer Reviews & Milestone Gates: Participate in technical baseline reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, FRR), ensuring objective evidence supports mission assurance criteria before moving to integration and flight test.
• Nonconformance & Root Cause Analysis: Evaluate Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions, deviations, and waivers. Oversee Failure Review Boards (FRBs) to determine root cause and ensure proper corrective/preventative actions (CAPA) are implemented.
• Hardware Acceptance & Verification: Review and approve Qualification and Acceptance Test Procedures (QTPs/ATPs) and corresponding test results. Serve as the on-site engineering witness during critical testing events as required.
• Supplier Integration & Oversight: Lead Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings with supplier partners to maintain rigorous schedule alignment, track deliverables, and drive rapid technical problem resolution .

What Required Skills You'll Bring :

• Active DoD Secret
• Bachelor's Degree, with additional years able to count in lieu of a degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline degree related to area of specialty and
• 5+ years of experience, with additional education and certifications able to count in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated working knowledge and practical application of AIAA S-113 (or closely related launch/flight vehicle criteria such as AIAA S-114, SMC-S-016, TOR standards, or NASA-STD-8739/AFSPCMAN equivalents).
• Proven ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, engineering change orders (ECOs/ECPs), and manufacturing work instructions to verify build integrity.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills, capable of defending engineering assessments to government program leadership and contractor teams.

What Desired Skills You Might Bring :

• Bachelor of Science in STEM Field with 7+ years supporting missile defense or large-scale, complex DoD programs. Strong preference for Aerospace, Mechanical, and Electrical engineering.
• Direct experience supporting MDA programs (e.g., Targets and Countermeasures, GMD, THAAD, Aegis BMD).
• Hands-on experience evaluating pyrotechnic devices, initiation systems, electro-explosive devices (EEDs), solid rocket motors, or high-reliability electro-mechanical assemblies.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k