Lead Systems Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Lead Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role, the successful candidate will provide direct technical guidance and support to the Next Generation Missile Defense Site Integration Lead.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide engineering (e.g., product, risk, integration, and reliability, critical program information, etc.), analysis and other technical guidance to the Technical Director's office.
• Ensure effective coordination/collaboration with the Technical Director’s office through Integrated Product Team (IPT), Working Group (WG), and Chief Engineer (CE) Council active participation.
• Coordinate CE Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) supporting Integration Office IMS.
• Assist the Integration Office Leadership Team with managing technical aspects of all assigned weapon system design and integration activities.
• Collaborate with multiple external agencies, internal stakeholders, and Prime Contractors at the senior-/executive-level.
• Identify weapon system design, development, integration, test, and fielding gaps and deficiencies and provide sound mitigation options supporting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Actively participate in planned and ad hoc program reviews, design reviews, integration deep-dives, and other technical interchange meetings.
• Develop and present analyses, reports, and other technical products to senior/executive level leadership.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active Secret clearance• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline specifically related to area of specialty and 10+ years of related professional experience
  • Advanced degree may be preferred at this level
• Working knowledge of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense System (MDS).
• Demonstrated ability to function across organizational boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a fast-paced office environment consisting of Government, Military, Prime Contractor, Support Contractors, and other Subject Matter Experts.
• Current understanding of MDS integration plans (current/future sensors, current/future interceptors, network architecture, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience with system engineering and integration processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft 365 products (i.e., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• MS Degree (STEM) with 12+ years supporting missile defense-related or other large, complex Department of War system-of-systems programs.
• Expert-level experience with the MDA MDS.
• Expert-level experience with MDA System Engineering and Integration processes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance as needed.

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: $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!

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