Lead Systems Engineer and Architect - TS/SCI

Parsons Corporation•Tampa, FL

6d•$157,500 - $283,500

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Lead Systems Engineer and Architect to join our team! In this role, you will act as a key technical advisor to the Chief Engineer and/or program business partners, while bridging the gap between high-level mission requirements, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and technical execution.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must possess an active TS/SCI Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Systems Engineering, or a related technical field and 15+ years of experience in software/systems engineering or technical architecture
5+ years specifically in a principal, lead, or advisory role
Strong background supporting DoD, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), or multi-domain defense environments, with experience collaborating with analysts in the research, modeling, experimentation, and analysis of defense capabilities
Strong grasp of modern network protocols, microservices architecture, cloud storage (e.g., AWS, S3-compatible), and Zero Trust security concepts
Experience working with real-time data streaming, event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka), and modern data formats (e.g., JSON)
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with simulation tools (such as AFSIM) to evaluate mission capabilities
Experience deploying applications in DoD/Secure environments, including Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS).
Familiarity with the TAK Ecosystem (TAK Server, WebTAK, ATAK) or Palantir Foundry

Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance to the Chief Engineer, executive stakeholders, and business partners on technology adoption, mission alignment, and simulation environments
Oversee design documentation, technical specifications, and architectural frameworks; ensure alignment between long-term program objectives and MBSE processes
Collaborate with analysts to research, model, and analyze defense capabilities and systems within advanced simulation environments
Engage in technical interchange meetings with U.S. government customers, providing senior-level technical expertise in modeling, simulation, and multi-domain architectures
Partner with government Product Owners within an Agile/SAFe framework to help groom, prioritize, and translate mission needs into technical user stories
Analyze complex user needs to define clear technical paths and guide the refinement of conceptual designs into detailed system specifications