In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented UEWR Radar Test Engineer to join our team! In this role you will be interfacing verbally and in writing with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Subject Matter Experts (SME) and Prime Contractor.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide engineering support for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Upgraded Early Warning Radar Project Office (GMSU).

• Represent the program office in multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) related to radar system testing, acceptance, deployment, weapon site facility design and construction, weapon site activation, and sustainment engineering activities.

• Provide support to Failure Review Board (FRB) and Corrective Action activity.

• Provide support to obsolescence management activity.

• Track software development programs, identify potential issues that will result in failure to achieve development milestones, develop and advocate courses of action for resolution of issues.

• Produce, review and manage engineering documents. Prepare technical and position papers, engineering briefs, schedules and risk management documents.

• Develop program plans, plan of action and milestone (POA&M) recommendations, and prepare executive level briefing packages and formal documentation. Prepare alternative courses of action analyses and executive level results presentations.

• Interface with internal and external project stakeholders. Coordinate and manage project activities across other government agencies (OGAs).

• Assist with the identification and resolution of complex technical issues, as well as provide potential solutions to senior members of the Project Offices, MDA, Combatant Command, on as it pertains to the radar upgrades, system integration and check-out (SICO), employment, and tactical site operations.

• Apply disciplined systems engineering practices, identify and resolve complex problems associated with technical performance requirements, systems integration, and performance.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project

• MS degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math

• Active Secret Clearance or higher required

• Knowledge and application of phased array radar theory, function, and design

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience with Integrated Missile Defense Radar Systems

• Works independently, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Experience with Program Management

• Experience implementing systems engineering "V" processes

• Knowledge and application of Model Based System Engineering environments

• Familiarity with program protection and Anti-Tamper initiatives

• Experience with software development, testing, and fielding initiatives

• Ability to self-manage and initiate within team structure

• Ability to decompose complex problems to actionable elements

• Ability to work across organizational boundaries

• Ability to present complex information and concepts to Leaders at various levels

• Proficient with Microsoft Office® applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Working knowledge of MDA Systems Engineering processes and procedures

• Working knowledge of MDA organizational structure

• Working knowledge of Missile Defense System (MDS) architecture and concepts

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.​

This 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: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00

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, 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/.