Lead Systems Engineer and Product Owner - TS/SCI

Parsons Corporation•Tampa, FL

About The Position

CTI, a Parsons Company, is looking for an amazingly talented Lead Systems Engineer / Product Owner Analyst (POA) to join our team! In this role, you will serve as a senior technical leader and SAFe Agile POA for a multifunctional team supporting Unmanned Systems Autonomy and Interoperability (UxSAI) initiatives. You will lead system-of-systems integration efforts and act as the contractor proxy to the Government Product Owner, ensuring technical execution aligns with mission requirements and delivered capabilities.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen
Must have an ACTIVE TS/SCI Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of experience in systems engineering or systems integration; additional years experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Experience supporting unmanned systems, autonomy, robotics, or AI-enabled systems
Experience as a Product Owner, Product Owner Analyst (POA), or similar role in SAFe or Agile environments
Proven expertise in system-of-systems integration within DoD or joint operational environments
Hands-on experience with verification, validation, and system testing methodologies
Proficiency with engineering and Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Jama
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Experience supporting DoD unmanned systems programs (UAS, UGV, USV)
Familiarity with ROS 2, autonomy stacks, and AI/ML integration pipelines
Knowledge of MIL-STD compliance (810, 461, 882E), STANAG 4586, DO-178C, and DO-254
Experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and secure software deployment
Background in DDIL (Disconnected, Intermittent, and Limited) environments and resilient system design
Experience building and scaling engineering processes in high-security environments

Responsibilities

Serving as the SAFe Product Owner Analyst (POA) for a cross-functional Agile team, managing the team backlog, refining user stories, and ensuring alignment with Government Product Owner priorities and UxSAI objectives
Leading system-of-systems integration for autonomous and unmanned platforms across air, land, and maritime domains in joint and multi-domain environments
Supporting the development, integration, and evaluation of autonomous behaviors, AI/ML-enabled capabilities, and human-machine teaming concepts
Defining system interfaces, data flows, and integration patterns to ensure seamless interoperability across C2 systems, sensors, and communications networks
Developing and overseeing verification, validation, and test (VV&T) plans, procedures, and evaluation criteria; supporting integration events, field testing, and operational demonstrations
Troubleshooting complex hardware, software, and network integration issues, and resolving interoperability challenges across distributed systems
Participating in SAFe Agile ceremonies (PI Planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives) to ensure technical execution aligns with program priorities and delivery timelines
Engaging with DoD stakeholders, vendors, and operational users to refine requirements, resolve technical issues, and ensure mission alignment
Maintaining comprehensive technical documentation, integration artifacts, test results, and backlog traceability
Providing hands-on support during integration events, system validation, and operational experimentation to accelerate delivery of mission-critical capabilities