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Job Description:
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.
Position Overview: 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 - $241,400.00We 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 https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- MS in an engineering field (or BS in an engineering field plus five additional relevant years of experience)
- 10 years relevant experience
- Active Secret security clearance required
- Experience supporting flight, ground, hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), and operational test events
- Knowledge of DoD developmental and operational testing, systems engineering principles, and verification & validation (V&V)
- Ability to analyze and integrate complex data and develop technical recommendations for senior leadership
- Strong technical writing and government reporting/documentation skills (e.g., Congressional/GAO inquiries, DTE&A/DOT&E reports)
- Ability to lead teams, work independently, provide daily supervision, and manage test planning/readiness
- Willingness/ability to travel as required
- US Navy background/experience
- Aegis knowledge
- Experience in Missile Defense Agency (MDA) testing or MDA engineering
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
