Job Description:Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented
Ground Systems Missile Field Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to provide government oversight for current and future capabilities of Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Missile Field mechanical systems planning, development, fielding, acceptance testing, and transition to Operations.
What You'll Be Doing:- Review missile field contractor's design to ensure compliance with requirements, Missile Defense System Core Standards, Mission Assurance Plan, Parts, Materials, Processes Procedures, and other agency objectives/processes.
- Participate in design reviews and coordinate with GMD Ground System Development Project Office (GMN) Leadership and other Missile Defense Agency (MDA) stakeholders to identify and resolve any issues.
- Provide recommendations on design acceptance or mitigation of issues.
- Conduct government technical oversight for missile field construction projects including site planning and preparation, facility, infrastructure, silo, and silo interface vault construction, acceptance testing, and certification and activation actions.
- Track technical and schedule aspects of projects and provide status reports to GMN Leadership.
- Investigate anomalies and failures, and participate in failure review boards as required.
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 5+ years of related professional experience
- NOTE: Newly-hired PhD graduates are typically hired into this level.
- Ability to provide technical recommendations on improvements of missile field mechanical systems, and develop associated inputs to independent government cost estimates and project plans.
- Proficient in developing and presenting technical reports and briefings including support to the Engineering Review Boards (ERB), other Stakeholder coordination, and Operational Capacity Baseline (OCB) approval process.
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative environment composed of Government, Prime Contractor, Support Contractor, and other Government agencies/personnel.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:- Minimum of 7 years of direct experience in missile defense engineering
- Master's Degree in Engineering or STEM discipline
- Eligible for TOP SECRET clearance
- MDA Ground Systems experience
- Understanding of MDA process
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Security Clearance Requirement:An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00
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!