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Job Description:
Senior Electrical Engineer – Engagement SystemsParsons is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Dahlgren, VA! In this role you will join the fight at an exciting time when naval surface weapons are needed as much as ever. New and emerging threats continue to present challenges that we meet with novel approaches to combat adapting enemy tactics. At Dahlgren, we are working to bring new technology to the Warfighter, continuously improve system performance, and ensure the US Navy maintains the solutions required for ship self-defense while bringing the means to project force.
* Work is on-site at NSWC Dahlgren in King George, VA.*
Project Background
Parsons is providing support to the Gun Weapon System (GWS) program. This USN Program of Record provides engineering solutions for system development, improvement, and modernization to accurately aim and fire the naval surface guns aboard multiple classes of ships in the fleet. GWS is integrated as a certified element of the AEGIS Combat System. Our engineers bring critical skills to support the development, test, integration, and deployment of in-service systems.
What you will be doing
- Develop and maintain system power budgets and power allocation strategies.
- Ensure adequate power availability and margin throughout all operational modes.
- Define power distribution architectures and electrical interfaces.
- Support requirements development, design, integration, test, certification, and fielding activities.
- Analyze system power consumption and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and performance.
- Resolve power-related issues discovered during development, integration, test, and operational use.
- Coordinate with subsystem owners to ensure compliance with system power allocations and requirements.
- Provide technical leadership for power distribution design decisions and trade studies.
- Assess power system impacts resulting from design changes, obsolescence issues, and field modifications.
What required skills and experience you bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; or STEM related 4-year degree or higher
- 8+ years of electrical engineering experience with increasing technical responsibility.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Additional supporting experience desired but not required
- Master's degree preferred.
- Experience with military, aerospace, defense, transportation, industrial, telecommunications, or other mission-critical systems.
- Prior USN (military or civilian) experience desired
- Experience with AEGIS combat system interfaces, or similar SoS weapons systems desired
- Experience working with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
Security Clearance Requirement:
A security clearance is not required to apply; however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance which requires U.S. citizenship, prior to the start date.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: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00We 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
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field
- 8+ years of electrical engineering experience with increasing technical responsibility
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required prior to start)
- Work on-site at NSWC Dahlgren in King George, VA
- Master's degree
- Experience with military, aerospace, defense, transportation, industrial, or mission-critical systems
- Prior USN (military or civilian) experience
- Experience with AEGIS combat system interfaces or similar system-of-systems weapons systems
- Experience working with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
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.
