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Job Description:

Parsons is currently seeking a talented and experienced Systems Engineer to join our team to provide direct support to a classified Air Force program. As a Systems Engineer, you will help lead all System Engineering activities for a program of record (POR) contract with multiple sites, hardware/software systems, and an engaged user community and program management office (PMO). You will be at the forefront of shaping future system design, site interconnection, and sustainment of capabilities. The Systems Engineer will work with the Technical Director, Systems Engineering team, and Infrastructure team through strong interpersonal skills and technical acumen.

What You'll Be Doing:

Participate in all aspects of Systems Engineering throughout the full program lifecycle (concept definition, design, test, and release)

Create architectural diagrams, models, and documentation in accordance with DODAF to communicate system designs effectively

Apply DODAF viewpoints and views to capture and communicate system architecture

Ensure compliance with DODAF standards and guidelines throughout the system development lifecycle

Leads change control board (CCB) and is the control gate for all change management documentation, processes, and adherence to rollout/release processes across multiple geographically dispersed sites

Analyzes engineering processes and institute improvements

Maintains documentation of designs and participates in design review activities as needed

Communicates across program, internal, and external (PMO and customer) stakeholders

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Strong expertise in system design, system integration, and architecture patterns

Mastery of Microsoft Visio with linking data with shapes and models

Experience with DoD IT system and network certification and accreditation processes (i.e., the NIST SP 800-53 Risk Management Framework [RMF]), to include interim authorization to test (IATT), authority to operate (ATO), and authority to connect (ATCs)

Experience with Agile development practices (e.g., Scaled Agile Framework [SAFe])

Strong attention to detail skills and excellent organization, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Must have 8+ years of relevant professional experience

Proof of US Citizenship is required

Knowledge of SIGINT, Electronic Warfare (EW), Digital Signals Processing (DSP), Radio Frequency (RF), and Space Systems Engineering

Experience and knowledge of the Cyber domain: offensive/defensive cyber, pentesting, computer networking, cyber tool development (access/implant/effects)

Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Experience with Kubernetes orchestration technology

Experience with Linux container technologies (Docker, Podman, LXC, or equivalent)

Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methods

Must have active TS/SCI

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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: 

$140,700.00 - $253,300.00

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, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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!