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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented AEGIS Based Defense Systems Analyst to join our team! In this role you will 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:
Assist with evaluating functional alignment and compatibility between PAC-3 MSE and shipboard Aegis systems in support of the missile performance
Support efforts to integrate the PAC-3 MSE fire control system into the Aegis Weapon System
Support and monitor integration of PAC-3 MSE into the Vertical Launch System.
Support test planning, participate in live fire and flight test execution, and assist in post-mission data analysis
Coordinate technical meetings, prepare briefings, and track action items across all assigned efforts to maintain integration schedule momentum
Serve as technical support for SM-6 systems engineering and integration duties as required
Coordinate with internal and external program office stakeholders, labs, and warfare centers to support systems engineering efforts
Provide engineering support for SM-6 test events, coordination meetings, and hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing environments
Assist in tracking, developing, and mapping system-level requirements across the broader SM-6 portfolio to maintain alignment with fleet objectives.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
US Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or related field, or equivalent work experience that meets guidelines established for job
(NOTE: Newly-hired PhD graduates are typically hired into this level.)5+ years of related professional experience
Mastery of MS Office suite and familiarity with collaborative tools such as Jira, Confluence or Teams
Weapon System Experience
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
BA/BS Degree
7+ years of experience
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Prior experience with Weapons Systems Deployment
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: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00We 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
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field, or equivalent qualifying work experience
- 5+ years of related professional experience
- Mastery of Microsoft Office and familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or Teams
- Weapon system experience
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree
- 7+ years of experience
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Prior weapons systems deployment experience
- Missile systems engineering experience
- 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.
