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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Lead Systems Engineer and Architect to join our team! In this role, you will act as a key technical advisor to the Chief Engineer and/or program business partners, while bridging the gap between high-level mission requirements, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and technical execution.
What You'll Be Doing:
Technical Advisory: Provide expert guidance to the Chief Engineer, executive stakeholders, and business partners on technology adoption, mission alignment, and simulation environments
System Architecture & MBSE: Oversee design documentation, technical specifications, and architectural frameworks; ensure alignment between long-term program objectives and MBSE processes
Modeling & Simulation Oversight: Collaborate with analysts to research, model, and analyze defense capabilities and systems within advanced simulation environments
Customer Engagement: Engage in technical interchange meetings with U.S. government customers, providing senior-level technical expertise in modeling, simulation, and multi-domain architectures
Product Ownership Collaboration: Partner with government Product Owners within an Agile/SAFe framework to help groom, prioritize, and translate mission needs into technical user stories
Requirements Engineering: Analyze complex user needs to define clear technical paths and guide the refinement of conceptual designs into detailed system specifications
Required Clearance:
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must possess an active TS/SCI Clearance
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Systems Engineering, or a related technical field and 15+ years of experience in software/systems engineering or technical architecture
5+ years specifically in a principal, lead, or advisory role
Strong background supporting DoD, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), or multi-domain defense environments, with experience collaborating with analysts in the research, modeling, experimentation, and analysis of defense capabilities
Strong grasp of modern network protocols, microservices architecture, cloud storage (e.g., AWS, S3-compatible), and Zero Trust security concepts
Experience working with real-time data streaming, event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka), and modern data formats (e.g., JSON)
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Familiarity with simulation tools (such as AFSIM) to evaluate mission capabilities
Experience deploying applications in DoD/Secure environments, including Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS).
Familiarity with the TAK Ecosystem (TAK Server, WebTAK, ATAK) or Palantir Foundry
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI 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: $157,500.00 - $283,500.00We 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, 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
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Systems Engineering, or related technical field
- 15+ years of experience in software/systems engineering or technical architecture
- 5+ years in a principal, lead, or advisory role
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and system architecture oversight
- Background supporting DoD, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), or multi-domain defense environments and collaboration with analysts on modeling/analysis
- Strong grasp of modern network protocols
- Experience with microservices architecture and cloud storage (e.g., AWS, S3-compatible)
- Familiarity with Zero Trust security concepts
- Experience with real-time data streaming and event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka)
- Experience with modern data formats (e.g., JSON)
- Familiarity with simulation tools (such as AFSIM)
- Experience deploying applications in DoD/secure environments, including Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS)
- Familiarity with the TAK Ecosystem (TAK Server, WebTAK, ATAK) or Palantir Foundry
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.
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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.
Parsons Corporation Insights
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.
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