Parsons

Lead Systems Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Active Secret security clearance
  • Master's degree in STEM with 12+ years in missile defense or large DoD programs
  • Technical expertise in THAAD systems
  • Experience with DoD terrestrial and satellite communications
  • Exceptional communication skills for senior management presentations
  • Proven ability to lead teams and solve complex problems
  • Familiarity with MDA, BMDS, and THAAD Program Office processes

Responsibilities

  • Provide systems engineering and interoperability guidance for THAAD with international partners
  • Assist in managing technical aspects of force design work
  • Attend data link conferences to support Tactical Data Link Architecture
  • Collaborate with external agencies on technical force design efforts
  • Identify and resolve deficiencies in design reviews
  • Document and convey technical findings to senior decision makers
  • Engage in force design meetings and technical exchanges

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedules
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Life insurance
  • Holidays to accommodate work-life balance
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Lead Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide coordinated communications integration support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Chief Engineer and United Arab Emirates (UAE) THAAD Engineering Lead.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Provide systems and interoperability engineering, analysis, and technical guidance regarding the THAAD weapon system with international partners.
  • Assist Engineering Lead with managing the technical aspects of all assigned force design work
  • Assisting with international Tactical Data Link Architecture, attending data link conferences
  • Collaborate and coordinate on force design technical efforts with multiple external agencies and stakeholders
  • Identify deficiencies and shortcomings in planned or ongoing design reviews and provide options for fixing them
  • Document and communicate interim and final technical findings and results in a clear manner that is understandable to senior-level decision makers
  • Actively participate in regular and ad hoc force design meetings and technical exchanges


What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Master's degree in STEM and 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
  • Technical understanding and experience with THAAD
  • Experience with DoD terrestrial and satellite communication systems (MILSATCOM)
  • Develop and present reports and presentations to senior management-level personnel; exceptional written and verbal skills required
  • Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems
  • Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency, Ballistic Missile Defense System, and/or THAAD Program Office work efforts
  • Proficiency in system engineering and execution processes


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • Tactical data links (TDL J, Link 11, Link 16) systems, encryption systems, precision timing systems (PNT), and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Military experience with Air Defense Artillery, Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) and Common Data Link Interface-Module (CDLI-M)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
  • Work within a collaborative environment composed of Government, prime contractor, sub-contractor and supporting contractor personnel in a badge-less contractor environment
  • Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment
  • Prior experience within Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs


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 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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