Telemetry Engineer II

Parsons; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons seeks a Telemetry Engineer to support MDA Targets and Countermeasures engineering. You will contribute to pre-mission trajectory validation, performance analysis, and on-site telemetry support during flight events.

Requirements include DoD Secret clearance, engineering degree, and 2+ years of related experience; proficiency in MATLAB, Python, Java, and C#. The role emphasizes data analytics, visualization, and collaboration within a federal solutions team.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret security clearance and US Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field; Master's degree often hired at senior level.
• 2+ years of related professional experience.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, Java, C# and other programming languages.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for ballistic missile target vehicles and data products.
• Develop requirements, modeling, simulation, and test analysis.
• Configure and operate telemetry data acquisition equipment at test events.
• Perform telemetry data decommutation, reductions, and conversions.
• Create target visualizations, situational displays, and reports/briefings.
• Assist mission planning, analysis, and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary experts to develop analysis tools.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Java

C#

Strong communication

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's degree considered

Tools

Microsoft Office

Telemetry data systems

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

Job Description

Parsons is seeking a skilled Telemetry Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorates. In this role, you will provide critical engineering expertise to the team responsible for performing pre-mission trajectory validation and performance analysis for the for the flight test events along with onsite expertise during flight events.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures (TC) program office with development of ballistic missile target vehicles
• Support the TC System Engineering team in all aspects of target design, analysis, and test to include requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, test analysis and reporting
• Utilize knowledge, skills and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development
• Technical focus areas include vehicle telemetry and mission analysis
• Configure and operate telemetry data acquisition equipment during test events
• Perform vehicle telemetry data decommutation, reduction, conversions, etc.
• Generate target vehicle visualizations, situational awareness displays, and reports/briefings
• Support mission planning, analysis, and reporting activities
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering tools
• Utilize knowledge, skills and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Active DoD Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline degree related to area of specialty NOTE: Newly-hired Master's degree graduates are typically hired into this level.
• 2+ years of related professional experience
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
• Experience supporting MDA and/or DoD test events
• Experience with telemetry systems and data processing
• Experience in any or all of the following disciplines: Design, CAD, Trajectory, Radar Cross Section (RCS) Signatures, Optical Signatures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel

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: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00

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)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest