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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for a talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our growing team!
If you are a technically accomplished systems engineering professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, mission-focused environment, we have an exciting opportunity for you in Boulder, Colorado. This position supports a customer’s critical defense systems and requires full-time, on-site work in an open-office environment.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Contribute to all phases of the system lifecycle, including CONOPS, requirements, architecture, design, development, integration, test, operations, and maintenance.
- Support mission design activities, interface definition, and baseline management.
- Develop and maintain systems engineering artifacts, including: Requirements, Architecture designs, Interface Control Documents, Use cases, System flow diagrams, Test plans
- Conduct and support Technical Interchange Meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary development teams, government organizations, and vendors to drive problem resolution and improve collaboration.
- Support technical risk identification, analysis, and management activities.
- Assist with special studies and other systems engineering activities as required.
- Interface directly with the customer while maintaining strong attention to detail and professional communication.
- Apply both classic and modern systems engineering techniques to support mission and program objectives.
- Support improvements to project management discipline through increased collaboration, innovation, adaptability, and flexibility.
- Help optimize return on investment through effective systems engineering and project management practices.
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers when appropriate.
- Assume a technical leadership role within the team when required.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring:
- Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
- Bachelor degree, with additional years of experience able to count in lieu of a degree
- 8+ years of experience, with additional education, training, and certifications about to count towards total years of experience
- Experience supporting multiple stages of the program lifecycle, including design, integration, test, operations, and maintenance.
- Significant hands-on experience in at least one of the following technical domains: Software, Cloud, Networking, Cybersecurity
- Experience working on multidisciplinary design and development teams.
- Experience identifying and managing technical risks.
- Ability to communicate technical information effectively through oral presentations and written documentation.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to deliver high-level technical messaging to a variety of audiences, including senior leaders.
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to nontechnical personnel.
- Strong interpersonal and customer interface skills.
- Self-motivated, independent, and committed to continuous learning and professional development.
- Ability to collaborate effectively and work as part of a team.
- Willingness to live near or relocate to the Boulder, Colorado area, as this position requires full-time on-site work.
What Desired Skills You Might Bring:
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering, particularly using Cameo.
- Experience supporting Overhead Persistent Infrared missions or OPIR ground systems.
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar collaboration tools.
- Experience working within an Agile workflow.
- Experience supporting defense or other mission-critical systems.
- Experience applying modern systems engineering and project management techniques to improve adaptability, collaboration, and program outcomes
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top 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
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent additional experience in lieu of a degree
- 8+ years of experience, with education, training, and certifications potentially counting toward experience
- Active Top Secret security clearance
- Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
- Experience supporting multiple program lifecycle stages, including design, integration, testing, operations, and maintenance
- Hands-on experience in at least one technical domain: software, cloud, networking, or cybersecurity
- Experience working on multidisciplinary design and development teams
- Experience identifying and managing technical risks
- Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills
- Ability to communicate technical information to senior leaders and nontechnical personnel
- Strong interpersonal and customer interface skills
- Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively, and pursue continuous professional development
- Willingness to live near or relocate to Boulder, Colorado
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering, particularly Cameo
- Experience supporting Overhead Persistent Infrared missions or OPIR ground systems
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar collaboration tools
- Experience working within an Agile workflow
- Experience supporting defense or other mission-critical systems
- Experience applying modern systems engineering and project management techniques
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.
