Appcast

Senior Systems Engineer

Appcast$134K — $241K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical/scientific discipline
  • 10+ years of related professional experience
  • Experience with API design and integration
  • Working knowledge of MBSE and SysML
  • Experience building enterprise dashboards
  • Experience with cloud environments and container technologies
  • Active or Interim Secret clearance

Responsibilities

  • Combine expertise in API integration, cloud architecture, and model-based systems engineering
  • Lead onboarding and integration of external software and operational capabilities
  • Design secure API-based integrations and data exchange architectures
  • Develop AI-enabled digital ecosystems to support human-machine teaming
  • Develop integration architectures including APIs, data services, and knowledge graphs
  • Implement semantic data models and ontologies for AI and data discoverability
  • Support DevSecOps pipelines and cloud-native deployments

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) plan
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Holidays to accommodate lifestyle
Full Job Description

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to provide digital ecosystem, cloud architecture, and Model-based System Engineering expertise in support of the Missile Defense Agency Chief Digital Officer (CDO) mission.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Able to combine expertise in API integration, cloud architecture, model-based systems engineering, dashboard development, DevSecOps, tactical interoperability, and digital engineering to coordinate and accelerate delivery of operational capabilities.

  • Lead onboarding and integration of external software, models, simulations, AI tools, and operational capabilities.

  • Design and implement secure API-based integrations and data exchange architectures.

  • Design and implement AI-enabled digital ecosystems supporting human-machine teaming.

  • Develop integration architectures connecting APIs, data services, semantic layers, knowledge graphs, and AI orchestration frameworks.

  • Implement semantic data models and ontologies to improve AI reasoning and data discoverability.

  • Develop AI-ready data pipelines that transform structured and unstructured data into consumable knowledge assets.

  • Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs), agentic AI frameworks, and workflow automation services into enterprise environments.

  • Develop enterprise dashboards and common operational pictures.

  • Support MBSE activities using SysML, activity diagrams, and block diagrams.

  • Develop common data models and integration standards.

  • Support tactical interoperability including Link 16 and gateway architectures.

  • Support DevSecOps pipelines and cloud-native deployments.

  • Provide technical recommendations to government leadership.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline specifically related to area of specialty and

  • 10+ years of related professional experience.

  • Experience with API design and integration.

  • Working knowledge of MBSE and SysML.

  • Experience building enterprise dashboards.

  • Experience with cloud environments and container technologies.

  • Active or Interim Secret clearance.


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • MS in STEM program and 12+ years of expereince.

  • Experience supporting DoD programs.

  • Experience with Cameo, MagicDraw, Sparx EA, or Rhapsody.

  • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, or Kibana.

  • Experience with Kubernetes, GitLab, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.

  • Knowledge of Link 16, tactical data links, and C2 architectures.

  • Knowledge of AI-enabled workflows and digital engineering ecosystems to include Semantic Search, RAG Architectures, LLM Integration, Agentic AI Frameworks, AI Orchestration Platforms, and Data Fabric Architectures.

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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200 employees
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Founded
2014

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