Project Designer

Parsons Corporation•Sterling, VA

7d•$50 - $87

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Project Designer to design, build, and test in-house equipment, develop technical documentation, and provide hands-on customer support, including field deployment, for mission-critical systems. The role is part of the Federal Solutions team, which provides services and solutions to U.S. government customers across defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental areas. The position requires an active Top Secret security clearance and successful completion of a Fit for Duty exam after offer acceptance and before continuing through hiring and onboarding. The salary range is $49.76–$87.07.

Requirements

10 or more years of experience, including some job leadership experience.
An active Top Secret security clearance.
Successful completion of a Fit for Duty exam after offer acceptance and before continuing through the hiring process and onboarding.

Nice To Haves

An associate’s degree, two-year technical degree, or equivalent is preferred.
Experience with ruggedized computing or server hardware and embedded systems.
Familiarity with remote management technologies such as Intel AMT, iLO, or IPMI.
Strong written communication skills for technical documentation.
Customer-facing troubleshooting or technical support experience.
Willingness and ability to travel for field deployments.
Working knowledge of hardware integration, cabling, and system testing best practices.
Experience supporting government, defense, or mission-critical customer environments.

Responsibilities

Design and develop ruggedized or embedded equipment configurations to meet program and customer requirements.
Assemble and integrate equipment in-house, including hardware components.
Write and maintain technical documentation, including build guides, deployment write-ups, and configuration references.
Troubleshoot hardware and system issues and provide responsive support to internal teams and end users.
Collaborate with engineering, program management, and field support teams to ensure equipment meets performance, size, weight, and power requirements.
Support equipment testing and validation before deployment.
Travel to field locations as needed to deploy, install, configure, and support equipment on-site.
Identify and evaluate alternative components or vendors when existing solutions do not meet program needs.
Maintain accurate records of equipment configurations, inventory, and lifecycle status.