In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for. **Job Description:** Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Systems Engineer** to join our team! In this role you will provide engineering support to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Products Support team, with a focus on requirements, modeling, and simulation (M&S), and V&V activities in support of missile defense framework and Core Truth Model (CTM) development. **What You'll Be Doing:** + Develop and review missile defense system requirements for framework and CTM development + Develop and review verification and validation plans for CTM development and coordination with the accrediting organization + Draft and review technical documents + Coordinate system engineering life cycle products and activities with both internal and external stakeholders to include prime developers and the Missile System elements + Support trouble shooting and develop solutions for framework and CTM observations in support of MDA’s ground test and flight test programs + Interact between the government and prime developer in support of MDA’s ground test and flight test programs + Analyze the integration of systems engineering processes and methodologies to ensure effectiveness of work **What Required Skills You'll Bring:** + BS degree in STEM field + 7+ years of related professional experience + Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS clearance + Experience with Agile and SAFe software development principles + Experience with M&S requirements development + Experience with M&S development + Experience with M&S verification and validation + Ability to work with a diverse team of engineers (geographically diverse) of different perspectives, skillsets, and backgrounds + Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to non-technical trained people **What Desired Skills You'll Bring:** + Experience working with the missile defense system and the Missile Defense Agency + Practical experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and other languages typically used for system modeling (i.e. DoD Architecture framework and UML) + Ability to work with a diverse team of engineers (geographically diverse) of different perspectives, skillsets, and backgrounds + Exposure to MDA test events and activities supported by M&S products and services + Experience with analysis, test, and systems engineering of M&S for one or more elements of the MDS (i.e. Patriot, THAAD, GMD, Sensors, or C2) **Minimum Clearance Required to Start:** Secret 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 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: $96,400.00 - $168,700.00 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!About Us Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.