Appcast

GMD Ground Systems Principal Systems Engineer

Appcast$134K — $241K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline required.
  • 12+ years of experience in complex systems or missile defense engineering required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and DOORS.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills necessary.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment essential.
  • Active SECRET or higher security clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage performance requirements for GMD Ground Support Systems.
  • Review and assess proposed requirement changes for GSS baseline impact.
  • Evaluate peer deliverables for consistency with established GSS standards.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to refine and develop requirements.
  • Analyze cost estimates and schedule impacts for modified requirements.
  • Promote acceptance of requirements through technical and cost impact documentation.
  • Resolve requirement-related issues with Missile Defense Agency stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance available.
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedules offered.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
  • Life insurance and holiday benefits included.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented GMD Ground Systems Principal Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will work as a technical staff member of the GMN SE team supporting definition of performance requirements for the GMD Ground System.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Participate in the development, management, and planning for current and future capabilities as it relates to requirements for Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Ground Support Systems (GSS) missile field silos and interfaces.
  • Review proposed requirement changes in higher-level specifications for impacts to GSS baseline.
  • Review peer/counterpart deliverables, drawings, models, and specifications for consistency with GSS baseline.
  • Coordinate with GMD Warfighter, Ground Based Interceptor, Next Generation Interceptor, and GSS Subject Matter Experts to identify and develop new or modified requirements, and assist in incorporating changes into the GMD System Engineering & Integration flow down of requirements.
  • Develop inputs to a cost estimate and analyze schedule impacts of new or modified requirements.
  • Package technical, cost, and schedule impacts to advocate acceptance or rejection of the new or modified requirements.
  • Coordinate with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Stakeholders to identify and resolve any issues related to changes in Missile Defense System (MDS) system requirements.
  • Translate MDS Core Standards, Mission Assurance Plan, Parts, Materials, Processes Procedures, Cybersecurity, and other agency objectives and processes into GSS requirements.
  • Review GSS contractor's decomposition of requirements into the Prime Item Development Specifications and verification products, which includes coordination of GSS Contractor verification products in combination with government assessment activities.


What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Master's Degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline is required.
  • Minimum of 12 years direct experience in complex system of systems or missile defense system engineering is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and DOORS is required.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills are required.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is required.
  • Active security clearance (SECRET or above) is required.


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • MDA experience desired.


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

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00

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, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

About Appcast

Appcast is a global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising technology. More than just a job board, Appcast?s programmatic recruitment advertising exchange connects employers and job seekers through real-time bidding and automatic job ad optimization. Appcast?s proprietary technology and advanced data analysis tools enable employers to source and hire top talent quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Appcast is headquartered in Lebanon, New Hampshire, with offices in Boston, New York City, San Francisco, London, Manchester, and Budapest.
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