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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented CIS Ground Support Systems Hardware Engineer to join our team! In this role you will work as a technical staff member of the GMN CIS Product Team supporting GSS Hardware engineering, development, test, and delivery activities.
What You'll Be Doing:
Assist the CIS Chief Engineer and GSS Product Lead in analyzing and defining requirements for developing, testing, and fielding GSS hardware electronic and mechanical components that must survive and operate in extreme, adversarial environments. Translate Missile Defense System (MDS) Core Standards, Mission Assurance Plan (MAP), Parts, Materials, Processes/Procedures (PMP), and other agency objectives/processes into GSS requirements.
Ensure that the GSS hardware systems (current and next generation interceptor launch equipment, interceptor maintenance managers, interceptor safing devices) comply with interceptor and silo interface requirements, stringent military standards for anti-tamper, environmental durability, electromagnetic compatibility, and operational survivability.
Evaluate the GSS development contractor’s design against GSS performance requirements, as well as supply chain vulnerabilities, utilizing Trusted Foundry chips and designing out obsolete components (Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages - DMSMS) to ensure supportability for required lifecycles.
Assist the CIS Chief Engineer and GSS Product Lead in preparation, conduct, and after-action responsibilities for program management reviews, system requirements reviews, design reviews, project status reviews, test and acceptance events, fielding readiness reviews, and operational readiness reviews.
Develop and present technical reports and briefings including support to the Engineering Review Boards (ERB), other Stakeholder coordination, and Operational Capacity List (OCL) approval process.
Travel as required (estimated 20%).
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Master’s degree in engineering or related STEM discipline is required.
Minimum of 12 years direct experience in missile defense ground support systems is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills are required.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is required.
Active security clearance (SECRET or above) is required.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Direct experience in digital engineering/DevSecOps development projects 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
- Master's degree in engineering or related STEM discipline
- Minimum of 12 years direct experience in missile defense ground support systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Active security clearance (SECRET or above)
- Direct experience in digital engineering/DevSecOps development projects
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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.
