Advanced Test Engineer

Advanced/Senior Test Engineer

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Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Advanced/Senior Test Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide programmatic, technical, and analytical support to the Missile Defense Agency test team. Individual will support testing through all phases of its life cycle. Travel will be required.

This position requires a highly motivated detailed oriented advanced/senior engineer to be part of a team of dedicated professionals in support of the Missile Defense Agency in Dahlgren, VA. Candidate is responsible for providing test oversight throughout all phases of developmental and operational test events including flight, ground test, hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), and operational test events. This oversight encompasses the full test lifecycle for flight, ground, and cyber testing, including the development and verification and validation of requirements, detailed test planning, execution of test activities, and post-test analysis and reporting.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Ability to lead and execute extensive testing and provide engineering support on systems, system elements, interfacing systems, components, devices and/or processes for complex weapon systems programs during developmental and operational test events, including flight, hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), and operational environments.
• Ability to apply in-depth technical and theoretical DoD knowledge of developmental and operational testing; able to apply system engineering principles; verification and validation activities of the engineering V; and/or broad knowledge of MDS, components, and system-level topics.
• Demonstrate the capability of analyzing and integrating complex data, drawing reasonable and logical system-level conclusions, and developing courses of action for senior leadership and test decision forums.
• Capable of establishing and optimizing priorities and managing planning and readiness activities of MDS test events IAW approved Test issuances (e.g., CONOPS).
• Capable of providing expertise in support of element level scenario development, test design, test planning, and/or test execution during all phases of the Test CONOPS.
• Capable of creating and applying process improvement, strategic planning skills and resolving significant/controversial technical matters
• Experience with explaining technical information and possess exceptional technical writing and Government reporting/documentation skills (e.g., Congressional/GAO Test inquiries and Deputy Director, Development Test, Evaluation, and Assessment (DTE&A)/Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) reports).
• Ability to work independently, as a team member, or leading teams/tasks to solve analysis/engineering problems.
• Ability to provide daily supervision and direction to support teams.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Education: MS in an engineering field. A BS in an engineering field with five years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for the MS degree requirement.
• Experience: 10 years relevant experience.
• Clearance: Secret to TS/SCI.
• Travel is required

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• US Navy background/experience is desired
• Aegis knowledge is desired
• Experience in MDA testing is desired
• Experience in MDA engineering is desired

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!

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