Test Lead
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for a talented Test Lead to join our growing MTC team!
In this role you will to support development of an exciting new space and ground capability for the United States Space Force. Our approach to systems engineering for this program embraces model-based systems engineering (MBSE), where a single digital model serves as the Authoritative Source of Truth (ASOT) for all vendors across the entire development lifecycle. Engineering documentation such as requirements, interface control documents, verification plans, architecture diagrams, and service implementation details are generated from this centralized model repository. The model integrates with spacecraft vendor models, to ensure end-to-end interoperability and effective communication across all stakeholders.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Support the development and Test of the MEO Track Custody ground environment.
- Serve as the Test and Verification Lead for the MTC program, responsible for ensuring products and mission capabilities are completely integrated into the system baseline and verified.
- Support MTC ground segment systems engineering to include requirements derivation, mapping to architecture, high-level design and detail design and capturing in design configuration-controlled artifacts and documentation.
- Provide program support to include, but not limited to, inputs for Program documentation in support of a Major Transition Acquisition (ex. Systems Engineering and Management Plan (SEMP), Test Engineering Management Plan (TEMP), Program Protection Plan (PPP), Lifecycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP)).
- Coordinate with contractors and the Program Office (PO) for the design, integration and Test of MTC Ground capabilities in the BGIF (TAP Lab). Those capabilities include user/operator workspaces and collaboration areas, data center resources and space, network and communications, cybersecurity, shared infrastructure services, and standard operating procedures and tenant support activities.
- Lead team in developing and conducting regression testing
- Up to 10% travel may be required
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Active Secret clearance required to start, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with modeling and simulation (M&S) and CAMEO systems modeler for those supporting M&S
- Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering
- Experience in Space to Ground and Ground to Ground ICD development and maintenance
- Experience in requirements derivation and allocation to verification methods
- Demonstrated ability to lead Technical Exchange/Interchange Meetings
- Demonstrated ability to develop CONOPS and execute use-cases
- Demonstrated experience in the development of High-Level Designs
- Well versed in automated and manual testing practices, procedure, and tools
- Requires knowledge of one or more platforms and operating systems and of programming languages such as C and C++
- Knowledge of system engineering tools and methodologies
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Ability to develop system architectures
- Ability to lead special studies relevant to ground systems for spaceborne assets
- Working knowledge of Overhead Persistent Infrared systems and architecture
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: $58.08 - $104.52We 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, 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, 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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