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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Launch Support Systems Hardware Engineer to join our team! In this role you will work as a technical staff member of the GMN SE team supporting definition of performance requirements for the GMD Fire Control and Communications (GFCC) product suite (fire control system, fire control network, in-flight interceptor communication system, and missile silo/launch support system).
What You'll Be Doing:
Assist the GMN Systems Engineering (SE) Lead and GFCC Product Leads to ensure component-level top-down performance requirement decomposition that fully meets the intent of Ground Systems Performance Specification (GSPS) requirements and new Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) defined capability can be designed to and appropriately tested.
Provide technical expertise to product-related verification planning, test case development, test witnessing and approval, and ultimately review of verification closure artifacts at the Prime Item Development Specification (PIDS) level and support to GMN verification closure at the GSPS level.
Review the development contractor decomposition of requirements, and provide recommendations on the addition or modification of product requirements.
Review GMD Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables and Objective Evidence artifacts and provide comments and recommendations for concurrence or guidance.
Review applicable Joint Review Process (JRP) packages and coordinate with GMN Product subject matter experts to ensure proper industry development.
Provide technical expertise for requirement development and verification planning/approach for new or expanded component capabilities.
Support GMN SE in the preparation, conduct, and after-action responsibilities for Sprint reviews, program management reviews, system requirements reviews, design reviews, project status reviews, test 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 Capability List (OCL) approval process.
Travel as required (estimated 10%).
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 system engineering is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and DOORS 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 system engineering
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Proficiency in DOORS
- 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
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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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.
