Inflight Interceptor Communications Data Terminal Product 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 Inflight Interceptor Communications Data Terminal Product Engineer to join our team! In this role you will serve as a technical staff member of the IDT Product Team and will assist the Government in overseeing and evaluating the prime contractor's development, production, integration, testing, and modernization of IDT hardware and software systems. Your primary goal is to ensure the reliability and mission readiness of the interfaces that communicate with Ground-Based Interceptors (GBI) in flight. What You'll Be Doing: Provide technical oversight and advisory support to the Government regarding contractor execution of IDT hardware design, radio frequency (RF) subsystem development, antenna mechanics, and software updates. Review and analyze prime contractor engineering change proposals, technical drawings, interface control documents, and product specifications to provide technical recommendations to the Government. Assist the Government in coordinating and monitoring contractor efforts to integrate the IDT with other GMD elements, including GMD Fire Control (GFC), the GCN communication network, and more. Assist the Government in evaluating contractor test plans, observing hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing, and reviewing factory/site acceptance test results for IDT upgrades and site installations. Monitor and advise the Government on obsolescence issues, tech insertion opportunities, and modernization plans for IDT transmitter racks, cooling systems, and antenna arrays. Serve as the IDT subject matter expert for the Government during system milestones, identifying technical risks, programmatic issues, and recommending corresponding mitigation solutions. Develop and present technical reports, white papers, and briefings to support Government decision-making at Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), Failure Review Boards (FRBs), and other stakeholder meetings. Travel as required (estimated 10%). What Required Skills You'll Bring: Master’s degree in engineering or related STEM discipline is required. Minimum of 12 years of direct experience in engineering is required, with a strong emphasis on RF communications, radar/transmitter systems, or high-power antenna systems. Experience in missile defense or a related DoD environment is highly desired. Demonstrated knowledge of RF signal processing, communications links, high-power transmitters, or telemetry systems is highly desired. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills are required to effectively advise Government leadership and interact with prime contractors. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is required. An active security clearance (SECRET or above) is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required. What Desired Skills You'll Bring: Direct experience in digital engineering/DevSecOps development projects is desired. #GMN 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 - $241,400.00 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! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.