Lead Systems Engineer

Parsons Corporation•Huntsville, AL

10d•$134,100 - $241,400

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Lead Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role, the successful candidate will provide direct technical guidance and support to the Next Generation Missile Defense Site Integration Lead.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline specifically related to area of specialty and 10+ years of related professional experience
Working knowledge of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense System (MDS).
Demonstrated ability to function across organizational boundaries.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a fast-paced office environment consisting of Government, Military, Prime Contractor, Support Contractors, and other Subject Matter Experts.
Current understanding of MDS integration plans (current/future sensors, current/future interceptors, network architecture, etc.).
Demonstrated experience with system engineering and integration processes.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft 365 products (i.e., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree may be preferred at this level
MS Degree (STEM) with 12+ years supporting missile defense-related or other large, complex Department of War system-of-systems programs.
Expert-level experience with the MDA MDS.
Expert-level experience with MDA System Engineering and Integration processes.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance as needed.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering (e.g., product, risk, integration, and reliability, critical program information, etc.), analysis and other technical guidance to the Technical Director's office.
Ensure effective coordination/collaboration with the Technical Director’s office through Integrated Product Team (IPT), Working Group (WG), and Chief Engineer (CE) Council active participation.
Coordinate CE Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) supporting Integration Office IMS.
Assist the Integration Office Leadership Team with managing technical aspects of all assigned weapon system design and integration activities.
Collaborate with multiple external agencies, internal stakeholders, and Prime Contractors at the senior-/executive-level.
Identify weapon system design, development, integration, test, and fielding gaps and deficiencies and provide sound mitigation options supporting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
Actively 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/executive level leadership.