Systems Engineer III

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly skilled and motivated Systems Engineer III to join our team! In this role you will support the MDA Chief Engineer and the Mission Risk Manager (MRM) by assisting with the development of Flight, Technical, and Cyber risks as they relate to both internal MDA systems as well as external systems.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Ensure consistent, thorough, and integrated management, execution, and products of Flight, Technical, Programmatic and Cyber risks through the MDA Risk Working Group (MRWG).

• Execute Technical Risk assessments to support MDA Operational Capacity List (OCL) Decisions

• Provide expert review of evidence related to technical, and Cyber risks presented in System and Element requirements and design reviews.

• Provide support to elements for risk development.

• Support Mission Execution and disposition of Execution Risks and Event Observations in Daily MRWGs.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

• 7+ years of experience

• Active Secret clearance

• Intermediate MS Office/TEAMS/PowerBI experience

• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate technical information to senior MDA leaders.

• Experience with Risk development and assessment

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Strong task management skills

• Experience working with probability and statistics

• Technical understanding of one or more MDS system

• Understanding of MDS systems engineering including system assessment

• Ability to qualify for a TS/SCI clearance

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: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

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, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

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—APPLY TODAY!

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About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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