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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Systems Engineer for Threat Discrimination to join our team! In this role you will provide systems technical analysis expertise to develop new Missile Defense System capabilities for the identification of lethal objects.
What You'll Be Doing:
Work within a multi-discipline, multi-source/industry team
Provide technical analysis, management, and general scientific support to MDA’s Counter- Countermeasures and Discrimination Directorate
Develop and formulate options for improving the Missile Defense System's discrimination and electronic protection capabilities
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Minimum Active Secret clearance required
Ability to quickly qualify for an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance if you do not possess one
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline specifically related to area of specialty and an Advanced degree may be preferred at this level
10+ years of related professional experience
Expertise in radar signal processing, scheduling, object classification and electronic protection
Experience in systems engineering analysis and process management to include development and review of engineering requirements, concepts of operations, and integrated schedules
Experience in conducting technical performance assessments and resulting risk analysis and mitigation development
Experience in electronic attack/protection modeling development to support analysis and requirements development
Experience in developing technology maturation plans to transfer potential technologies to program offices
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Master's Degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 12 years of experience
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
Knowledge of MDA systems engineering processes
Program management certification (DAU, PMP, etc.)
Knowledge of Missile Defense fundamentals to include radar limitations
Knowledge of electro-optic fundamentals
Knowledge of radar hardware and design
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
- Active Secret security clearance
- Ability to quickly qualify for an active Top Secret/SCI clearance if not already possessed
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or an equivalent technical or scientific discipline related to the specialty
- 10+ years of related professional experience
- Expertise in radar signal processing, scheduling, object classification, and electronic protection
- Experience with systems engineering analysis and process management, including engineering requirements, concepts of operations, and integrated schedules
- Experience conducting technical performance assessments and developing risk analysis and mitigation plans
- Experience developing electronic attack/protection models for analysis and requirements development
- Experience developing technology maturation plans for transferring technologies to program offices
- Master's degree in a STEM field and 12+ years of experience
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
- Knowledge of MDA systems engineering processes
- Program management certification such as DAU or PMP
- Knowledge of missile defense fundamentals, including radar limitations
- Knowledge of electro-optic fundamentals
- Knowledge of radar hardware and design
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.
