Radar Hardware Engineer

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 looking for an amazingly talented Radar Hardware Engineer to join our team! In this role you will utilize your proven problem solving skills and experience managing teams to deliver capabilities for the United States Department of Defense, from developing requirements through hardware delivery and checkout, on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).What You'll Be Doing:Lead assessment and implementation of acquisition, fielding, and sustainment plans and procedures for terminal and forward based mode AN/TPY radarsProvide input into weekly Cross Product Team (CPT), Integrated Product Team (IPT), and Health and Status meetings with Army Capability Manager and MDA program office in order to solve pressing engineering issuesCollaborate with cross functional teams to manage failure review and engineering review boards, track follow-up actions, and advocate for government interestsPrepare or lead preparation of technical, programmatic, schedule, and budget briefings in support of the assigned radar program offices in MDA, coordinate meeting schedules, host as necessary and assist executive program leads in communicating MDA vision and intentVerify and validate change actions against requirements including specifications, core standards, unique performance measures and Missile Defense Agency Mission Assurance Provision requirementsTravel to radar sites to support equipment and software delivery and integration, checkout, and testing as well as assisting program executives in gaining technical perspective regarding system operation and capability in relation to operational needs. Provide analysis and recommendations to leadership to assist in determining acceptability of new radar hardware prior to acquisition by the government Provide technical direction to Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), Design Reviews (PDR, CDR, FDR)Collaborate with stakeholders to engineer viable solutions to address evolving component-level obsolescence. Travel (30%) to prime contractor facility, test ranges, and weapon site locationsWhat Required Skills You'll Bring:Active Secret clearance or higherBachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline specifically related to area of specialty and 10+ years of related professional experienceAdvanced degree may be preferred at this level Knowledge and application of phased array radar theory, function, and designFamiliarity with engineering design, installation, and maintenance of high voltage power systemsWorking knowledge of MDA Systems Engineering processes and proceduresAbility to work across organizational boundariesWhat Desired Skills You'll Bring:Master's Degree in STEM field and 12+ years of relevant experienceExperience managing major system acquisition and sustainment effortsWorking knowledge of major end items, Software and Hardware, of the AN/TPY RadarExperience fielding an operational assetWorks independently, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast-paced, dynamic environmentExperience with Program ManagementExperience implementing systems engineering "V" processesAbility to self-manage and initiate within team structureAbility to decompose complex problems to actionable elementsAbility to present complex information and concepts to Leaders at various levelsWorking knowledge of Missile Defense System (MDS) architecture and conceptsSecurity 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: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00We 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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to.SummaryLocation: US - AL, HuntsvilleType: Full time