Appcast

Launch Support Systems Hardware 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 experience in missile defense launch support systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Active Secret security clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Assist in defining and analyzing hardware requirements for LSS components
  • Ensure compliance with military standards for LSS systems
  • Evaluate development contractor designs against LSS performance requirements
  • Support program and design reviews, and incident responses
  • Develop and present technical reports and briefings
  • Travel as required (approximately 20%)

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedules
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) plan
  • Life insurance and holiday benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Launch Support Systems Hardware Engineer to join our team! In this role you will work as a technical staff member of the GMN CIS Product Team supporting LSS Hardware engineering, development, test, and delivery activities.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Assist the CIS Chief Engineer and LSS Product Lead in analyzing and defining requirements for developing, testing, and fielding LSS hardware electronic and mechanical components that must survive and operate in extreme, adversarial environments. Translate Missile Defense System (MDS) Core Standards, Mission Assurance Plan (MAP), Parts, Materials, Processes/Procedures (PMP), and other agency objectives/processes into LSS requirements.
  • Ensure that the LSS hardware systems comply with GMD interceptor silo interface requirements, stringent military standards for anti-tamper, environmental durability, electromagnetic compatibility, and operational survivability.
  • Evaluate the LSS development contractor's design against LSS performance requirements, as well as supply chain vulnerabilities, utilizing Trusted Foundry chips and designing out obsolete components (Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages - DMSMS) to ensure supportability for required lifecycles.
  • Assist the CIS Chief Engineer and LSS Product Lead in preparation, conduct, and after-action responsibilities for program management reviews, system requirements reviews, design reviews, project status reviews, test and acceptance events, fielding readiness reviews, and operational readiness reviews;
  • Develop and present technical reports and briefings including support to the Engineering Review Boards (ERB), other Stakeholder coordination, and Operational Capacity List (OCL) approval process;
  • Travel as required (estimated 20%).


What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Master's degree in engineering or related STEM discipline is required.
  • Minimum of 12 years direct experience in missile defense launch support systems is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 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:
  • Direct experience in digital engineering/DevSecOps development projects is 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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