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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to provide digital ecosystem, cloud architecture, and Model-based System Engineering expertise in support of the Missile Defense Agency Chief Digital Officer (CDO) mission.
What You'll Be Doing:
Able to combine expertise in API integration, cloud architecture, model-based systems engineering, dashboard development, DevSecOps, tactical interoperability, and digital engineering to coordinate and accelerate delivery of operational capabilities.
Lead onboarding and integration of external software, models, simulations, AI tools, and operational capabilities.
Design and implement secure API-based integrations and data exchange architectures.
Design and implement AI-enabled digital ecosystems supporting human-machine teaming.
Develop integration architectures connecting APIs, data services, semantic layers, knowledge graphs, and AI orchestration frameworks.
Implement semantic data models and ontologies to improve AI reasoning and data discoverability.
Develop AI-ready data pipelines that transform structured and unstructured data into consumable knowledge assets.
Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs), agentic AI frameworks, and workflow automation services into enterprise environments.
Develop enterprise dashboards and common operational pictures.
Support MBSE activities using SysML, activity diagrams, and block diagrams.
Develop common data models and integration standards.
Support tactical interoperability including Link 16 and gateway architectures.
Support DevSecOps pipelines and cloud-native deployments.
Provide technical recommendations to government leadership.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
BS in STEM field.
7+ years related experience in software integration, systems engineering, or enterprise architecture.
Experience with API design and integration.
Working knowledge of MBSE and SysML.
Experience building enterprise dashboards.
Experience with cloud environments and container technologies.
Active or Interim Secret clearance.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience supporting DoD programs.
Experience with Cameo, MagicDraw, Sparx EA, or Rhapsody.
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, or Kibana.
Experience with Kubernetes, GitLab, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
Knowledge of Link 16, tactical data links, and C2 architectures.
Knowledge of AI-enabled workflows and digital engineering ecosystems to include Semantic Search, RAG Architectures, LLM Integration, Agentic AI Frameworks, AI Orchestration Platforms, and Data Fabric Architectures.
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: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We 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!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.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
- BS in STEM field.
- 7+ years related experience in software integration, systems engineering, or enterprise architecture.
- Experience with API design and integration.
- Working knowledge of MBSE and SysML.
- Experience building enterprise dashboards.
- Experience with cloud environments and container technologies.
- Active Secret security clearance (active required).
- Experience supporting DoD programs.
- Experience with Cameo, MagicDraw, Sparx EA, or Rhapsody.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, or Kibana.
- Experience with Kubernetes, GitLab, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of Link 16, tactical data links, and C2 architectures.
- Knowledge of AI-enabled workflows including Semantic Search, RAG architectures, LLM integration, agentic AI frameworks, and AI orchestration platforms.
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.
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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.
