Platform Integration Architect

Parsons Corporation•Tampa, FL

6d•$148,300 - $266,900

About The Position

Parsons is seeking an exceptionally talented Platform Integration Architect to join our innovative team! In this pivotal role, you will lead the design and integration of next-generation, extensible platform ecosystems supporting defense, autonomous, and unmanned systems. You’ll shape the future of mission-critical technology while collaborating with top experts in the field.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of progressive engineering experience with complex defense, aerospace, autonomous, or mission-critical systems.
Proven leadership in systems engineering, platform integration, or systems architecture roles.
Experience integrating multi-domain systems (hardware, software, RF, avionics, communications, sensors).
Expertise in Platform and system-of-systems architecture
Expertise in Unmanned/autonomous systems and UAS integration
Expertise in Advanced weapons, avionics, and mission systems
Expertise in EO/IR, LiDAR, RF, and advanced sensing technologies
Expertise in Tactical communications, MANET radios, antennas, and radomes
Expertise in GPS-contested/denied navigation
Expertise in Hardware/software interface architecture, ICDs, and abstraction layers
Expertise in Ethernet, CAN, RS-422/232, PCIe, serial, digital, and analog interfaces
Expertise in Embedded and edge computing, SWaP-C design
Expertise in Distributed/disconnected operations
Expertise in Sensor and payload integration
Expertise in Requirements development, decomposition, verification, and validation
Expertise in MBSE, SysML, and modeling tools (Cameo/MagicDraw, Sparx EA)
Expertise in Requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama)
Expertise in Engineering analysis (MATLAB or similar)
Expertise in RF modeling (Ansys HFSS or similar), spectrum/network analyzers
Expertise in HITL and laboratory integration, flight/field testing
Expertise in RCCA, fault-tree analysis, and FMEA
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Group 1–3 UAS or similar autonomous platforms.
Integration of autonomous capabilities onto legacy platforms.
Development of reusable architectures for multiple configurations.
RF/IR signature analysis, management, survivability, or LO considerations.
Integration of conformal antennas, radomes, and complex RF systems.
EO/IR targeting and navigation system integration.
Support for systems in contested/denied navigation and communications environments.
Experience with multi-domain autonomous systems (satellite, maritime, air, ground).
Production transition, manufacturing support, and qualification testing.
Evaluation of government, contractor, and supplier technical standards.
Familiarity with government acquisition and engineering lifecycle reviews.

Responsibilities

Architect and Integrate Platforms: Lead the design, integration, and evolution of modular, scalable architectures for defense, autonomous, and unmanned systems. Define clear boundaries and integration patterns for hardware, embedded systems, and mission applications.
Standardize Interfaces: Develop and govern interface specifications (ICDs), hardware abstraction layers, and standardized data formats to enable rapid integration of sensors, payloads, and third-party devices.
Lead Sensor & Payload Integration: Oversee integration of EO/IR, LiDAR, RF, navigation, communications, and specialized payloads. Evaluate third-party solutions and ensure seamless onboarding with minimal platform changes.
Advance Edge Computing & Distributed Systems: Architect edge-computing and distributed processing solutions that meet SWaP-C constraints and support resilient, mission-critical operations in challenging environments.
Drive Communications & RF Integration: Design and integrate tactical RF networks, MANET systems, antennas, and telemetry, ensuring compliance with military standards and optimal RF performance.
Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Use MBSE tools and SysML modeling to define, maintain, and communicate system architectures, requirements, and interfaces throughout the platform lifecycle.
Lead Requirements & Verification: Translate mission objectives into technical requirements, maintain traceability, and oversee integration, verification, and validation activities from lab to field.
Provide Technical Leadership: Establish technical baselines, guide multidisciplinary teams, evaluate vendor solutions, and lead trade studies, risk assessments, and lifecycle reviews.
Resolve Issues & Drive Improvements: Lead root cause investigations, apply structured problem-solving, and implement lessons learned to continuously improve platform architectures and integration practices.