Mid Engineer

Parsons Corporation•Aberdeen, MD

About The Position

Parsons is seeking an Mid-level Engineer to support our cutting-edge Drone Armor counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. The Engineer will provide highly specialized applications and operational analysis, support network and computing infrastructure, and contribute across the full software development lifecycle. This role helps ensure Drone Armor systems are planned, analyzed, modeled, tested, integrated, and documented to meet demanding operational requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with 5 years of experience OR 8 years of relevant experience may be substituted for education
Considerable experience providing applications and operational analysis for complex technical systems
Experience in planning and supporting network and computing infrastructure
Knowledge of networking technologies and their application to operational and test environments
Experience contributing to multiple phases of the software/system lifecycle, including planning, analysis, modeling, simulation, testing, integration, documentation, and presentation
Understanding of network architectures, protocols, and basic network security principles
Familiarity with computing infrastructure (servers, virtualized environments, storage, and related services)
Experience with modeling and simulation tools or frameworks used for system performance and behavior analysis
Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams (software, systems, test, operations) and communicate technical information clearly
Must be a US Citizen
SECRET security clearance

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., networking, systems, cloud, or security)
Experience supporting DoD, defense, C-UAS, EW, or related operational systems
Experience in test range, field experimentation, or operational assessment environments
Experience with network monitoring and analysis tools
Familiarity with scripting or automation to support infrastructure and test activities
Experience preparing and delivering technical presentations to government or senior stakeholders
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Provide highly specialized applications and operational analysis in support of Drone Armor C-UAS capabilities
Analyze system requirements, operational concepts, and mission needs to inform technical solutions
Support trade studies, performance assessments, and risk analyses to guide system design and deployment
Plan and support network and computing infrastructure required for Drone Armor development, test, and operational environments
Apply knowledge of networking technologies to support connectivity, performance, and reliability for C-UAS systems
Assist with configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of networked systems, servers, and associated infrastructure
Collaborate with cybersecurity and system administration teams to ensure secure and resilient operations
Contribute to all phases of software and system development with emphasis on: Planning and requirements analysis Modeling and simulation of system behavior and performance Testing and integration of software and hardware components Documentation and presentation of technical findings and system status
Support integration of Drone Armor components into larger system-of-systems architectures
Prepare and deliver technical briefings, reports, and presentations to stakeholders and leadership