Lead Systems Engineer

Parsons Corporation•Huntsville, AL

12d•$134,100 - $241,400

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to provide direct technical guidance and support to the Next Generation Missile Defense Site Integration Lead. The role supports engineering activities such as design, siting, advance planning, studies, and site development, and helps manage technical aspects of assigned weapon system design and integration activities. The engineer coordinates with customers, external stakeholders, the NGMD Civil Works Office, government and military personnel, contractors, and subject matter experts. The role also identifies weapon system design, development, integration, test, and fielding gaps and recommends mitigations that support cost, schedule, and performance objectives. The position is part of Parsons’ Federal Solutions team, which delivers services and solutions to U.S. government customers in defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental areas.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical or scientific discipline related to the area of specialty, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, certifications, and experience demonstrating the required competencies.
At least 10 years of directly related professional experience.
Working knowledge of the Missile Defense Agency Missile Defense System.
Demonstrated knowledge of interceptor and/or ground sensor fielding requirements.
Demonstrated ability to function across organizational boundaries.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a fast-paced office environment with government, military, prime contractors, support contractors, and other subject matter experts.
Understanding of Missile Defense System integration plans, including current and future sensors, interceptors, and network architecture.
Demonstrated experience with systems engineering and integration processes.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree may be preferred at this level.
Master’s degree in a STEM field with 12 or more years supporting missile-defense-related or other large, complex Department of War system-of-systems programs.
Expert-level experience with the MDA Missile Defense System.
Expert-level experience with interceptor or ground sensor fielding requirements.
Expert-level experience with MDA systems engineering and integration processes.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance as needed.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering technical guidance to the Integration Office Site Integration Lead on design, siting, advance planning, studies, site development, and related activities.
Coordinate and collaborate with the customer, external stakeholders, and the NGMD Civil Works Office through active participation in Integrated Product Teams and working groups.
Collaborate with electromagnetic spectrum management and airspace managers and subject matter experts.
Assist Integration Office leadership with managing technical aspects of assigned weapon system design and integration activities.
Coordinate with external agencies, internal stakeholders, and prime contractors at senior and executive levels.
Identify gaps and deficiencies in weapon system design, development, integration, testing, and fielding, and provide mitigation options that support cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
Participate in planned and ad hoc program reviews, design reviews, integration deep-dives, and other technical interchange meetings.
Develop and present reports and presentations to senior and executive leadership.