Lead Systems Engineer

Parsons • Huntsville, AL

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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 the Technical Director’s office and Integration Office leadership with engineering, analysis, coordination, and technical oversight of weapon system design and integration activities. It involves collaboration across government, military, contractor, and other stakeholder organizations, as well as identifying system gaps and developing mitigation options aligned with cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical or scientific discipline specifically related to the area of specialty.
• 10 or more years of related professional experience.
• Working knowledge of the Missile Defense Agency Missile Defense System.
• Demonstrated ability to function across organizational boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a fast-paced office environment with Government, Military, Prime Contractor, Support Contractor, and other Subject Matter Expert participants.
• Current 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 and 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 MDA systems engineering and integration processes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering, analysis, and technical guidance to the Technical Director’s office, including on product, risk, integration, reliability, and critical program information.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the Technical Director’s office through active participation in Integrated Product Teams, Working Groups, and the Chief Engineer Council.
• Coordinate the Chief Engineer Integrated Master Schedule in support of the Integration Office Integrated Master Schedule.
• Assist the Integration Office Leadership Team in managing technical aspects of assigned weapon system design and integration activities.
• Collaborate 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 analyses, reports, and other technical products to senior and executive leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k).
• Life insurance.
• Flexible work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior