Systems Engineer: MBSE & DoD Modernization, Secret Clearance

Parsons; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our Federal Solutions team at Aberdeen Proving Ground and Edgewood, Maryland. You will lead the full lifecycle of complex systems, integrating software, hardware, and network components in support of Army modernization efforts with MOSA-aligned designs.

The role requires MBSE expertise, DoD standards familiarity, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams while maintaining clear documentation and technical viewpoints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s to Master’s degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 0–10+ years of professional experience in systems engineering.
• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of sophisticated software, web, and hardware systems from initial specifications through rollout and maintenance.
• Integrate network operating systems, application programs, and hardware devices to create cohesive, resilient solutions.
• Apply MBSE methodologies and tools (e.g., MagicDraw, SysML) to develop and document system architectures.
• Ensure system designs are modular, scalable, interoperable, and maintainable, leveraging MOSA principles and DoD standards.
• Conduct technical trade studies, engineering reviews, and interface mapping to verify system interoperability and compliance.
• Translate organizational interoperability visions into practical, standards-based system designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage specifications, design, coding, testing, and maintenance activities.
• Prepare technical documentation and architectural viewpoints to support ISP and enable system.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking / prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s to Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MagicDraw

SysML

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our Federal Solutions team at Aberdeen Proving Ground and Edgewood, Maryland. You will lead the full lifecycle of complex systems, integrating software, hardware, and network components in support of Army modernization efforts with MOSA-aligned designs.

The role requires MBSE expertise, DoD standards familiarity, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams while maintaining clear documentation and technical viewpoints.