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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking to hire a Systems Engineer for a U.S. Government contract in support of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The Systems Engineer will provide end-to-end hard-skilled multi-discipline engineering knowledge supporting international nuclear/radiological detection and border surveillance/security projects in challenging and dynamic international environments.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Provide systems engineering support in multiple discipline areas including command & control, detection/surveillance, communications, networking, site security, power, and infrastructure construction for OCONUS projects.
- Provide system engineering technical support of the project via scope/requirements development, requirements management, system design development, bill of materials development, integration, test/turnover.
- Assist with development of the overall technical solutions, deliverables, and quality of assigned projects.
- Support development of systems engineering documents for delivery to the client such as system engineering plans, system requirements traceability documents, preliminary/critical/final as-built system design solutions, equipment bill of materials, test plans, test reports, and US government client turnover reports.
- Participate in OCONUS site surveys to validate project requirements and/or develop derived requirements to ensure the system designs meet client requirements and end user mission needs.
- Assist with development of project assessments, market research reports, and analysis of alternatives to define optimal technical solutions for project equipment such as nuclear/radiological detection/ID systems, C2 software, VMS software, GSR/ASR radar, maritime radar/VTS, surveillance/security EO/IR cameras, PTP/PMP radio links, satellite links, IP networks, IT servers/workstations, UPS and renewable power systems.
- Participate in OCONUS testing of installed systems to ensure the system designs meet client requirements and end user mission needs.
- Assist the Senior Project Manager with proposals and equipment pricing/procurements.
- Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical/scientific field.
- 5+ years of related work experience in systems engineering.
- Must be willing to travel 25% domestically and internationally.
- Must be a U.S. citizen residing in the Continental US.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Experience working on nuclear/radiological detection projects or border surveillance/security projects is preferred.
- Experience working on international programs is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly, conduct presentations to the field team/clients/stakeholders and interface effectively with a diverse group of foreign officials and US government clients with tact and diplomacy.
- Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and Visio.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD drawings, MATLAB engineering, GIS site evaluation, and/or radio communication propagation planning/simulation software is preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in command and control (C2), maritime domain awareness (MDA), and surveillance/security video management system (VMS) software packages is preferred.
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, 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 in engineering or related technical/scientific field.
- 5+ years of related work experience in systems engineering.
- Willing to travel 25% domestically and internationally.
- U.S. citizen residing in the Continental US.
- Experience working on nuclear/radiological detection or border surveillance/security projects.
- Experience working on international programs.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to field teams/clients and interface with diverse foreign officials and US government clients.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio).
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, MATLAB, GIS site evaluation, and/or radio propagation planning/simulation software.
- Knowledge and experience in command and control (C2), maritime domain awareness (MDA), and video management system (VMS) software packages.
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.
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