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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Systems Engineers at a variety of levels to join our team! In this role you will get to play a crucial role interacting with our customers to develop requirements for CUAS solutions and then developing, integrating and delivering those systems.
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What You'll Be Doing:
Meeting with our customers and potential customers including, DoW, DHS, DoS federal and local law enforcement as well as civilian agencies to determine their CUAS needs and help recommend CUAS system configurations optimized for their needs.
Meeting with CUAS Sensor and Effector providers to quantify the performance of their systems.
Supporting the integration of CUAS sensors, effectors, and other C2 / information sharing systems including Team Awareness Kit (TAK) with Parsons' DroneArmor CUAS C2 Software Product.
Helping the team to define and prioritize and implement new features and capabilities in our DroneArmor C2 Software Product line based on customer feedback and strategic planning.
Plan for and execute participation in various customer and internal marketing demonstrations, exercises and CUAS test events.
Support the teams Training, Sustainment and Support activies for fielded systems.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor's Degree or similar experience in a STEM field with specific, recent experience in Systems Engineering
Junior - 2+ year of experience or 6+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Journeyman – 5+ years of experience or 11+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Senior – 8+ years of experience or 14+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Lead – Masters and 10+ years of experience or 16+ years of experience in lieu of degree
US citizenship is a requirement for position consideration
Must have an active Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain one.
Proficiency in developing and implementing custom software algorithms and applications.
Familiarity with implementing hardware and software interfaces based on Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and/or Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
Experience in designing, testing, debugging and documenting software.
Ability to work locally full time or hybrid in our Summit Point, WV CUAS Integration and Test Facility (1 hour outside DC / Northern Virginia).
Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience working with hardware
US Citizenship
What Desired Skills Might You Bring to Differentiate Yourself:
Familiarity with one or more of the following disciplines: CUAS, Electronic Warfare(EW), Command & Control (C2), Radars, EOIR/Cameras and/or Communications Electronics.
Experience working with or developing Geospatial Systems and processing/transforming geospatial data.
Ability to mentor peers and share knowledge effectively.
Familiarity with Java software development
Experience with Atlassian Products & GIT
Experience with Docker, Swing, React
Expertise in with AI/ML algorithm development and training.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis 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: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00We 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 STEM or equivalent experience
- Relevant Systems Engineering experience (levels defined: Junior, Journeyman, Senior, Lead)
- US citizenship
- Active Secret security clearance or eligibility to obtain one
- Proficiency developing and implementing custom software algorithms and applications
- Familiarity implementing hardware/software interfaces using ICDs and/or APIs
- Experience designing, testing, debugging, and documenting software
- Ability to work locally full time or hybrid in Summit Point, WV
- Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites
- Experience working with hardware
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with CUAS, Electronic Warfare, C2, Radars, EOIR/Cameras, or Communications Electronics
- Experience with geospatial systems and geospatial data processing
- Ability to mentor peers and share knowledge
- Familiarity with Java software development
- Experience with Atlassian products and GIT
- Experience with Docker, Swing, React
- Expertise in AI/ML algorithm development and training
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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