Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented C-UAS Test Engineer to join our team! In this role you get to design, conduct, analyze and report on Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems performance test and evaluation.
- Must have a minimum of a SECRET clearance, or the ability to obtain one.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Design test plans to evaluate various C-UAS technologies to include radio frequency devices, electro-optical/infrared cameras, user interfaces, networks, and software integrations.
- Support the development of front-end and back-end software.
- Work in a fast pace environment supporting traditional and Agile project.
- Develop concepts to test and verify systems specifications and provide a strong written narrative to support technical analysis.
- Draft test documentation for testing and evaluation
- Conducts general test support to include test set-up and tear-down.
- Safely fly/operate small drones.
- Execute tests on a wide range of technologies at multiple locations across the U.S.
- Support the development of key metrics to support the programs solution development team.
- Responsible for target placement, target configuration, and target operator instructions and guidance
- Brief executive leaders on findings and recommendations
- Write and provide test reports to multiple levels of leadership throughout the government.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cyber Security, Mathematics/Statistics, or Engineering with 2-4 years of experience is required OR more than 4 years of experience conducting data analytics on a daily basis
- Experience with Python, JavaScript, and Linux
- Experience with test design and reporting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of test methods and methodologies
- Ability to work collaboratively to solve problems within a cross-functional team.
- Knowledge of systems engineering processes
- Experience effectively and professionally communicating technical and program related information to multiple stakeholders and adherence to established communications plans.
- Candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities in dynamic, politically sensitive environments ensuring customer expectations are managed.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Basic mechanical understanding; experience working with tools.
- Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) transmission, detection, and deterrence equipment and techniques desired.
- Experience with UAS operation & capabilities; and command, control, and guidance systems desired.
- Experience testing Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
- The position requires daily interface with customers at numerous levels. Candidate must possess and use a high degree of tact and interpersonal communication skills in daily interactions with team members, clients, vendors, and end-users.
- Experience flying both rotary and fixed wing Group 1-2 UAS
Security Clearance Requirement:
A security clearance is not required to apply; however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance which requires U.S. citizenship, prior to the start date.
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00
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!
