Range Safety Engineer

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Alabama
R164260
Engineering
Secret
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Range Safety Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to support the MDA Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorate providing assistance across the targets portfolio with flight termination system and range safety requirements development and verification, GFE and CFE hardware and software development, acceptance, qualification, integration, and checkout. You may also be called upon to support component failure investigations and review boards.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Serve as Range Safety expert on behalf of the Targets Program office during Flight tests, Range Safety Working Groups, and functionality testing

  • Provide oversight of requirements development and allocation and verification for targets flight termination system products, including autonomous flight termination systems, and associated range safety Performance and/or oversight of GFE and CFE hardware and software development, acceptance, qualification, integration, and checkout

  • Provide summary and detailed level reports as necessary to document status, findings, and recommendations

  • Represent the interests of the customer in Working Groups, forums, and Technical Interchange Meetings

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Master of Science in STEM 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program

  • Active Secret clearance

  • Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems

  • Working knowledge of Range Safety Requirements

  • Familiarity with flight safety analysis and analysis products

  • Proficiency in Range Tracking Systems (inertial measurement, GPS, C-band tracking)

  • Proficiency with RCC-319 Flight Termination Commonality Standard and RCC-324 Global Positioning and Inertial Measurements Range Safety Tracking Systems Commonality Standard

  • Must be able to work in a dynamic environment and have the individual flexibility to work multiple actions simultaneously and resolve time sensitive issues

  • Strong communication skills to include oral, written and briefing


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Highly Desired - Familiarity with autonomous flight termination systems

  • Flight Test Range Safety experience

  • Background in batteries, RF systems, ordnance and ordnance devices, antennas.

  • 10 + years of experience in defense and aerospace

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret

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 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!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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!

COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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