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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented AEGIS Based Defense Lead Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to be part of a Talented and mission oriented professional team of federal engineers, active-duty Naval Officers and Contract staff who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get missile defense capability out to the Fleet. You will also be part of a team of some of the best and brightest Engineers and scientists our country has to offer.
What You'll Be Doing:
Support the Aegis-Based Defense (A-BD) Lead Systems Engineer, Digital Engineering Lead, and Requirements Lead.
Lead the pilot efforts of incorporating Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering into the A-BD system.
Lead the development of a sysML A-BD System model for use in architecture definition, requirements development, and requirements verification.
Oversee developing program specific representations within the A-BD System model being a liaison between digital engineering, requirements engineering, and the modeler.
Provide implementation guidance and system understanding and facilitates the interaction between the communities.
Oversee sysML model of the A-BD Engineering organization and its processes in support of a more dynamic and responsive Systems Engineering Team.
Drive the continuous digital transformation of the fleet's premier combat system.
Integrate a vast array of technical, operational, and intelligence functions, ensuring the Aegis-Based Defense remains effective against evolving threats and delivers a decisive advantage to the warfighter.
Lead the adoption of modern frameworks and tools, with a focus on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Develop and maintain integrated digital models that serve as the single source of truth for rapid, collaborative development.
Establish standard operating procedures for the digital engineering environment, managing model product creation, and Integrated Digital Data Environment (IDDE) Accounts Request and Management.
Support the Transformation Task Force's mission to field advanced capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and scale.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
US Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance
Master’s Degree in STEM
12+ years of relevant experience
Mastery of MS Office suite and familiarity with collaborative tools such as Jira, Confluence or Teams
sysML experience as well and MBSE Experience
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Prior experience with Aegis Weapons Systems
Experience with Missile Systems Engineering
Technical experience in one of the following areas: Fleet operations, systems engineering, missile systems, Aegis Qualifications, etc.
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
- US Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance
- Active Secret security clearance
- Master's Degree in STEM
- 12+ years of relevant experience
- Mastery of MS Office suite
- Familiarity with collaborative tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Teams
- SysML experience
- MBSE experience
- Active TS/SCI Clearance
- Prior experience with Aegis Weapons Systems
- Experience with Missile Systems Engineering
- Technical experience in fleet operations, systems engineering, missile systems, or Aegis qualifications
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
