Subject Matter Expert - Border Security

Parsons Corporation•Summit Point, WV

46d•Hybrid

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Subject Matter Expert with experience deploying advanced sensors and/or electronics to the US Border for the Department of Homeland Security to join our team! Join Parsons and build your expertise in the Counter-UAS and AI/ML fields. Are you ready to be at the forefront of two of the highest growth areas most innovative areas of engineering today? Parsons is seeking a dynamic and driven individuals to join our CUAS team and help build, test and deploy the next generation of CUAS systems to protect both our warfighters and critical infrastructure and events here at home. By joining Parsons, you will be part of a dedicated team that values innovation, excellence, and the impact of work on national and global security. Your contributions will not only advance your career by exposing you to innovative new technologies but also ensure the safety of countless lives. Your Next Mission Awaits If you are passionate about contributing to a safer world and ready to take on a challenge that will transform your career, we want to hear from you. Join Parsons and be part of a company where your work makes a difference every day. Embark on this exciting journey with Parsons—where the future of Army communications is in your hands. Apply now to become a key player in our mission-critical projects and take your career to new heights! As a Subject Matter Expert - Systems Engineer at Parsons, you will play a crucial role interacting with our customers to develop requirements for CUAS solutions and then developing, integrating and delivering those systems. This position requires a blend of creativity, technical expertise, a collaborative mindset and the ability to complete assignments with limited supervision. In-office candidates in the Northern Virginia / West Virginia area are preferred, but remote options are also available for well qualified self-starting candidates.

Requirements

Previous experience either work for CBP managing the integration, fielding, and/or sustainment of electronic surveillance systems on the southern border --- OR --- Experience supporting the fielding of complex electronic systems on USCG vessels as a member of a civilian/defense contractors’ technical staff
Must have an active Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain one.
Bachelor’s degree or higher and at least 11 years of relevant experience
At least 6 years of direct specialized experience in this area
Experience in designing, testing, debugging and documenting complex hardware and software systems.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Substantial USCG systems integration and/or Systems Engineering domain expertise.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a STEM field
Systems Engineering experience.
Familiarity with one or more of the following disciplines: CUAS, Electronic Warfare(EW), Command & Control (C2), Radars, EOIR/Cameras and/or Communications Electronics.
Previous service with the USCG, US Navy, Merchant Marines, etc.
Ability to work locally full time or hybrid in our Summit Point, WV CUAS Integration and Test Facility (1 hour out side DC / Northern Virginia).
Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites (and Parsons’ CUAS Integration Facility if a remote employee).
Ability to mentor peers and share domain expertise effectively.
Familiarity with Java software development
Experience with Atlassian Products & GIT
Experience with Docker, Swing, React
Expertise in with AI/ML algorithm development and training.

Responsibilities

Meeting with our CBP customers and potential customer in particular as well as potential support to other customers in the DoW, greater DHS organization, DoS, federal and local law enforcement, and civilian agencies to determine their CUAS requirements and help guide them to CUAS system configurations optimized for their needs.
Leading the CUAS team in designing, integrating, testing, and fielding CUAS solutions to the southern border environment.
Providing the team domain expertise on the IT, power, and operational infrastructure that exists on the southern border.
Ensuring the team adheres to all CBP preferred design best practices and prepares appropriately for all test events.
Liaising with customer representatives, stakeholders, peer contractors, etc. to ensure transparent and effective technical and programmatic communication with our CBP customers.
Helping the team to define and prioritize and implement new features and capabilities in our DroneArmor C2 Software Product line based on customer feedback and strategic planning.
Plan for and execute participation in various customer and internal marketing demonstrations, exercises and CUAS test events.
Support the team’s Training, Sustainment and Support activities for systems fielded with the US Coast Guard.