Systems Engineer
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide engineering support to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Products Support team, with a focus on requirements, modeling, and simulation (M&S), and V&V activities in support of missile defense framework and Core Truth Model (CTM) development.
What You'll Be Doing:
Develop and review missile defense system requirements for framework and CTM development
Develop and review verification and validation plans for CTM development and coordination with the accrediting organization
Draft and review technical documents
Coordinate system engineering life cycle products and activities with both internal and external stakeholders to include prime developers and the Missile System elements
Support trouble shooting and develop solutions for framework and CTM observations in support of MDA’s ground test and flight test programs
Interact between the government and prime developer in support of MDA’s ground test and flight test programs
Analyze the integration of systems engineering processes and methodologies to ensure effectiveness of work
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
BS degree in STEM field
7+ years of related professional experience
Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS clearance
Experience with Agile and SAFe software development principles
Experience with M&S requirements development
Experience with M&S development
Experience with M&S verification and validation
Ability to work with a diverse team of engineers (geographically diverse) of different perspectives, skillsets, and backgrounds
Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to non-technical trained people
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience working with the missile defense system and the Missile Defense Agency
Practical experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and other languages typically used for system modeling (i.e. DoD Architecture framework and UML)
Ability to work with a diverse team of engineers (geographically diverse) of different perspectives, skillsets, and backgrounds
Exposure to MDA test events and activities supported by M&S products and services
Experience with analysis, test, and systems engineering of M&S for one or more elements of the MDS (i.e. Patriot, THAAD, GMD, Sensors, or C2)
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
SecretThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our 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: $96,400.00 - $168,700.00We 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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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