Radar Hardware Engineer

Parsons Corporation•Huntsville, AL

1d•$134,100 - $241,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Radar Hardware Engineer to join our team! In this role you will utilize your proven problem solving skills and experience managing teams to deliver capabilities for the United States Department of Defense, from developing requirements through hardware delivery and checkout, on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

Requirements

Active Secret clearance or higher
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline specifically related to area of specialty and 10+ years of related professional experience
Knowledge and application of phased array radar theory, function, and design
Familiarity with engineering design, installation, and maintenance of high voltage power systems
Working knowledge of MDA Systems Engineering processes and procedures
Ability to work across organizational boundaries

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree may be preferred at this level
Master's Degree in STEM field and 12+ years of relevant experience
Experience managing major system acquisition and sustainment efforts
Working knowledge of major end items, Software and Hardware, of the AN/TPY Radar
Experience fielding an operational asset
Works independently, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Experience with Program Management
Experience implementing systems engineering "V" processes
Ability to self-manage and initiate within team structure
Ability to decompose complex problems to actionable elements
Ability to present complex information and concepts to Leaders at various levels
Working knowledge of Missile Defense System (MDS) architecture and concepts

Responsibilities

Lead assessment and implementation of acquisition, fielding, and sustainment plans and procedures for terminal and forward based mode AN/TPY radars
Provide input into weekly Cross Product Team (CPT), Integrated Product Team (IPT), and Health and Status meetings with Army Capability Manager and MDA program office in order to solve pressing engineering issues
Collaborate with cross functional teams to manage failure review and engineering review boards, track follow-up actions, and advocate for government interests
Prepare or lead preparation of technical, programmatic, schedule, and budget briefings in support of the assigned radar program offices in MDA, coordinate meeting schedules, host as necessary and assist executive program leads in communicating MDA vision and intent
Verify and validate change actions against requirements including specifications, core standards, unique performance measures and Missile Defense Agency Mission Assurance Provision requirements
Travel to radar sites to support equipment and software delivery and integration, checkout, and testing as well as assisting program executives in gaining technical perspective regarding system operation and capability in relation to operational needs.
Provide analysis and recommendations to leadership to assist in determining acceptability of new radar hardware prior to acquisition by the government
Provide technical direction to Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), Design Reviews (PDR, CDR, FDR)
Collaborate with stakeholders to engineer viable solutions to address evolving component-level obsolescence.
Travel (30%) to prime contractor facility, test ranges, and weapon site locations