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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented THAAD Weapon System Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide systems engineering support for the THAAD Interceptor.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Support the THAAD Interceptor engineering team in system design, integration, and performance validation to ensure alignment with the US Army’s strategic goals.
- Contribute to the development, documentation, and verification of system engineering specifications and technical baselines.
- Participate in engineering working groups, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and technical design reviews.
- Assist in technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and the evaluation of system hardware and software performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (e.g., electrical, mechanical, software) to integrate subsystems into the broader weapon system architecture.
- Review and contribute to engineering documentation, including Element Specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and test plans.
- Support engineering studies to support the development and testing of systems or components.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Active Secret clearance
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline degree related to area of specialty and 2+ years of related professional experience.
- NOTE: Newly-hired Master's degree graduates are typically hired into this level.
- General understanding of a weapon system's technical configuration, architecture, and functionality.
- Working knowledge of systems integration, testing, and engineering decomposition concepts.
- Ability to assist in the preparation of technical engineering briefing packages.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in STEM field and 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts or engineering design tools (e.g., Cameo, MATLAB) is desirable.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication for working within a technical team.
- Willingness to travel (up to 25%).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of software products.
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: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00We 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical or scientific discipline related to the specialty
- At least 2 years of related professional experience
- General understanding of weapon system technical configuration, architecture, and functionality
- Working knowledge of systems integration, testing, and engineering decomposition concepts
- Ability to assist in preparing technical engineering briefing packages
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 3+ years of relevant experience
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering concepts or engineering design tools such as Cameo or MATLAB
- Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills for working within a technical team
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
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.
