Systems Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our team! The Systems Engineer will participate in the development of tactical hardware and communications solutions in the RF, EW, Wireless, Digital Signal Processing realm. We are looking for a leader who will participate in the strategy and growth of our programs by collaborating with our external and internal customers and effectively communicating with our team.

Responsibilities include:

• Authors system designs, development, documentation, and testing of complex tactical hardware and software systems from concept development through fielding and sustainment.
• Develops and translates stakeholder requirements into verifiable requirements for the technical execution team.
• Develops and assists with the adoption of appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools appropriate for the projects and technologies.
• Conducts Analysis of Alternatives, Technology Assessments, Vulnerability Assessments, and various other technology studies as required
• Collaborates and coordinates with external and internal customers and partners - builds collaborative relationships through effective communications and outreach
• Ability to participate in solutioning for prototypes and efforts to develop concepts and mission requirements into viable system architectures for successful proposals and program execution.
• Assists with development of technical roadmaps and strategy

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of direct related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience (additional 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)
• Top Secret with SCI eligible
• Technical background in real-time software development and/or complex hardware development for software-based RF/Wireless/SIGINT/Communications/EW/Radar systems.
• Background and working level knowledge of digital signal processing, waveform development, RF, data analytics, software defined radios and software development is a must.
• Experience in developing customer-facing documentation of specifications, ICDs, design reviews, and test documentation. Develops a wide variety of contractual and internal documentation and reports.

Desired Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret. TS/SCI preferred.
• Experience with system design and system architecture
• Entrepreneurial mindset is a big plus - wants to be a part of improving and growing a business. Hands-on type of person very important. Assists with development of junior personnel through effective mentorship.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Top Secret

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: $100,900.00 - $176,600.00

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.

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