CUAS Test Engineer

Parsons Corporation

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented C-UAS Test Engineer to join our team! In this role you get to design, conduct, analyze and report on Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems performance test and evaluation. Must have a minimum of a SECRET clearance, or the ability to obtain one.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cyber Security, Mathematics/Statistics, or Engineering with 2-4 years of experience is required OR more than 4 years of experience conducting data analytics on a daily basis
Experience with Python, JavaScript, and Linux
Experience with test design and reporting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of test methods and methodologies
Ability to work collaboratively to solve problems within a cross-functional team.
Knowledge of systems engineering processes
Experience effectively and professionally communicating technical and program related information to multiple stakeholders and adherence to established communications plans.
Candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities in dynamic, politically sensitive environments ensuring customer expectations are managed.
Must have a minimum of a SECRET clearance, or the ability to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

Basic mechanical understanding; experience working with tools.
Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) transmission, detection, and deterrence equipment and techniques desired.
Experience with UAS operation & capabilities; and command, control, and guidance systems desired.
Experience testing Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
The position requires daily interface with customers at numerous levels. Candidate must possess and use a high degree of tact and interpersonal communication skills in daily interactions with team members, clients, vendors, and end-users.
Experience flying both rotary and fixed wing Group 1-2 UAS

Responsibilities

Design test plans to evaluate various C-UAS technologies to include radio frequency devices, electro-optical/infrared cameras, user interfaces, networks, and software integrations.
Support the development of front-end and back-end software.
Work in a fast pace environment supporting traditional and Agile project.
Develop concepts to test and verify systems specifications and provide a strong written narrative to support technical analysis.
Draft test documentation for testing and evaluation
Conducts general test support to include test set-up and tear-down.
Safely fly/operate small drones.
Execute tests on a wide range of technologies at multiple locations across the U.S.
Support the development of key metrics to support the programs solution development team.
Responsible for target placement, target configuration, and target operator instructions and guidance
Brief executive leaders on findings and recommendations
Write and provide test reports to multiple levels of leadership throughout the government.