Senior Systems Engineer for Threat Discrimination

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Systems Engineer for Threat Discrimination to join our team! In this role you will provide systems technical analysis expertise to develop new Missile Defense System capabilities for the identification of lethal objects.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Work within a multi-discipline, multi-source/industry team

• Provide technical analysis, management, and general scientific support to MDA’s Counter- Countermeasures and Discrimination Directorate

• Develop and formulate options for improving the Missile Defense System's discrimination and electronic protection capabilities

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Minimum Active Secret clearance required

• Ability to quickly qualify for an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance if you do not possess one

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline specifically related to area of specialty and an Advanced degree may be preferred at this level

• 10+ years of related professional experience

• Expertise in radar signal processing, scheduling, object classification and electronic protection

• Experience in systems engineering analysis and process management to include development and review of engineering requirements, concepts of operations, and integrated schedules

• Experience in conducting technical performance assessments and resulting risk analysis and mitigation development

• Experience in electronic attack/protection modeling development to support analysis and requirements development

• Experience in developing technology maturation plans to transfer potential technologies to program offices

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Master's Degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 12 years of experience

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

• Knowledge of MDA systems engineering processes 

• Program management certification (DAU, PMP, etc.) 

• Knowledge of Missile Defense fundamentals to include radar limitations 

• Knowledge of electro-optic fundamentals 

• Knowledge of radar hardware and design 

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

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!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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