Parsons

THAAD Weapon System Engineer

Parsons • $74K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret security clearance required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or relevant technical/scientific discipline
  • 2+ years of related professional experience, or newly-hired Master's degree graduates
  • General understanding of weapon system technical configuration and architecture
  • Working knowledge of systems integration and engineering decomposition concepts
  • Ability to assist in preparing technical engineering briefings

Responsibilities

  • Support THAAD Interceptor engineering team in system design and performance validation
  • Contribute to development and verification of engineering specifications
  • Participate in engineering working groups and technical design reviews
  • Assist in technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate subsystems
  • Review and contribute to engineering documentation and test plans
  • Support engineering studies for system testing and development

Benefits

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

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented THAAD Weapon System Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide systems engineering support for the THAAD Interceptor.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Support the THAAD Interceptor engineering team in system design, integration, and performance validation to ensure alignment with the US Army's strategic goals.
  • Contribute to the development, documentation, and verification of system engineering specifications and technical baselines.
  • Participate in engineering working groups, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and technical design reviews.
  • Assist in technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and the evaluation of system hardware and software performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (e.g., electrical, mechanical, software) to integrate subsystems into the broader weapon system architecture.
  • Review and contribute to engineering documentation, including Element Specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and test plans.
  • Support engineering studies to support the development and testing of systems or components.


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 2+ years of related professional experience.
    • NOTE: Newly-hired Master's degree graduates are typically hired into this level.
  • General understanding of a weapon system's technical configuration, architecture, and functionality.
  • Working knowledge of systems integration, testing, and engineering decomposition concepts.
  • Ability to assist in the preparation of technical engineering briefing packages.


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM field and 3+ years of relevant experience.
  • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts or engineering design tools (e.g., Cameo, MATLAB) is desirable.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication for working within a technical team.
  • Willingness to travel (up to 25%).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of software products.


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

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00

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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