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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Chief Engineer to join our Strategic National Solutions Team.  The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of technical systems architecture including Mission Integration, Space Operations, familiarity with Space Force/Space Development Agency tranche capabilities, strong knowledge of agile service development and delivery, and be capable of overseeing the systems integration and architecture of a multi-partner program valued up to $50 million.

You will oversee and shape the technical architecture and integration of a large satellite and ground network, working with military and civilians to integrate systems into a robust and redundant mission environment. You will have industry knowledge and have the technical experience to lead complex and time sensitive initiatives. You will be required to understand the details of multiple systems and lead their teams together in creating a system that successfully supports the customer mission.  You will need a good understanding of not just how computer systems integrate, but how military and government use systems.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide engineering leadership, technology and architectural expertise to lead the team to execution success
• Create relationships working with other technical leaders, coordinating separate engineering teams to integrate into a successful solution.
• Experienced as a trusted advisor and partner to government customers
• Lead other engineers, and team leads to develop schedules, and work plans for the various elements of a project. 
• Ensures that technical components utilized by the system are well tested and scanned, identifying vulnerable areas, and determining paths to rectify those.  Works with testing and security hardening teams to ensure the solution is reliable.
• Works with Government to ensure that the technical approach and components of the system is inline with requirements to operate on Government networks.
• Works with documentation team to keep technical documents and diagrams correct and up to date.
• Keeps updated on various technical approaches, recognizing the strengths and weaknesses of them and how they would be able to operate on government networks.  Able to negotiate how different approaches to solutions can work together in integration and communicate those details to subordinate technical teams.
• Able to communicate at differing technical levels, both to engineers and to management.
• Able to take requirements, determine how they should be met, and communicate to the appropriate subordinate teams how to meet them.
• Keeps updated on the progress of multiple subordinate technical teams and provides feedback to keep the progress on track with the planned integration.
• Adds value to the day-to-day operations of the business by providing documentation and metrics to the customers and leadership team.
• Support proposal efforts by providing guidance and writing for requirements.
• Enhances the reputation of the enterprise by accomplishing new and different requests for the customer.
• Performs other responsibilities as may be appropriate.    

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Master’s degree in engineering or related technical/business field
• 15+ Years’ combined experience with software engineering, systems architecture, space missions, integration activities and /or systems engineering.
• Experience with cloud architectures, containerized software and scalable redundant and systems.
• Experience with AI/ML technologies.
• Strong leadership, problem solving, meeting facilitation skills
• Proven ability to perform in a technical overseer capacity, interface with clients, possess excellent written and oral communications.
• Proven leadership & management track record; leading many small teams through product delivery.
• Must possess outstanding communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate with Parsons executives, government sponsors, and all employees.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Demonstrated understanding of space systems development, test & integration, mission integration, and mission operations.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: 

$117,000.00 - $210,600.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!