Lead Systems Engineer and Product Owner - TS/SCI

Parsons CorporationTampa, 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

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • life insurance
  • flexible work schedules
  • holidays

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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