Parsons

C-UAS Field Engineer

Parsons • $112K — $196K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science (12+ years of experience) or associate's degree/Technical Certification (15 years of experience).
  • Hands-on experience with communication systems, electronic warfare systems, radars, electro-optical sensors, and networking.
  • Experience in RF cable fabrication, RF spectrum deconfliction, and RF test equipment.
  • Possession of FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot License.
  • CompTIA Linux+ certification required.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 30%) for installation support.
  • Active Secret clearance with Top Secret eligibility.

Responsibilities

  • Support engineering analysis for system selection and site deployments.
  • Analyze requirements and develop acquisition documentation.
  • Assist in test & evaluation of C-UAS improvements from testing through documentation review.
  • Provide project planning and technical support for the deployment of C-UAS capabilities.
  • Help develop training curriculum.
  • Participate in maintenance procedure development.
  • Review and modify technical documentation.
  • Support maintenance operations, including repair of electronic equipment and software installation.

Benefits

  • Support critical national security missions in high-visibility operations.
  • Comprehensive training pipeline for professional development.
  • Access to cutting-edge C-UAS technology.
  • Career growth potential in an expanding program.
  • Collaborate with experienced engineering professionals.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented C-UAS Field Engineer to join our team in Alexandria, VA! In this role, you will provide direct technical support to our client's C-UAS program, delivering expert engineering advice on the operation, training, maintenance, and deployment of C-UAS Radio Frequency, Electro-Optical, Acoustic, Interceptor, and software systems. As a senior member of the engineering team, you will lead system selection efforts, support test & evaluation, and provide project planning and technical support for the fielding of C-UAS capabilities across the program.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Supporting engineering analysis efforts related to system selection and site deployments.
  • Analyzing requirements, developing acquisition documentation, and supporting configuration management of documentation.
  • Supporting the test & evaluation of C-UAS improvements from testing facilities through the completion of document review.
  • Providing engineering project planning and technical support for the fielding of the various C-UAS capabilities.
  • Assisting in the development of training curriculum.
  • Participating in maintenance procedure development.
  • Participating in technical documentation reviews and modifications.
  • Performing maintenance operations support, including screening and repairing electronic equipment, installing software, and installation/de-installation of equipment on vehicles, ground stations, and aerial vehicles.


What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science (12+ years minimum experience) - OR - associate's degree/Technical Certification (fifteen years minimum experience).
  • Practical experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting communication systems, electronic warfare systems, radars, electro-optical sensors, and networking.
  • Practical experience with RF cable fabrication, RF spectrum deconfliction, and RF test equipment.
  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot License.
  • CompTIA Linux+ certification.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and overseas (up to 30%) for installation support.
  • Secret clearance required with Top Secret eligible.


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • Familiarity with software defined radios in the forms of receivers, transmitters, and radars.
  • Self-starter experience communicating with vendors and government stakeholders.
  • Ability to translate complex technical processes for audiences at all levels of expertise.


Why Join Our Team:
  • Support critical national security missions in high-visibility protective operations.
  • Comprehensive internal training pipeline - we develop our people.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge C-UAS technology.
  • Career growth potential in an expanding program.
  • Work alongside experienced engineering and technical professionals


Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

We 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!

About Parsons

Parsons Corporation is a technology-driven engineering services firm with more than 70 years of experience in the engineering, construction, technical, and professional services industries. The corporation is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, security, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, security, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Learn more about Parsons
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$4.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$98.5 million
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+3.8%
Revenue
$3.9 billion
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