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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking an amazingly talented Senior Systems Engineer to support high visibility research and development activities in support of the US Army’s Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier located at Fort Belvoir, VA.  You will work with an established team of experienced engineers and technicians, acquisition and logistics analysts, trainers, and end-user Soldiers to turn concepts into reality in support of the Warfighter.  Formulate innovative solutions to problems and work with a dedicated, world-class team to implement them.  The candidate will provide senior level Systems Engineer services on assigned PEO Soldier programs, with duties as identified below:

What You’ll Be Doing:

The candidate must possess and independently apply a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments; they may be assigned responsibility to participate in or lead project efforts to:

• Manages systems engineering activities including requirements analyses, functional analyses, design solutions formulation, systems analysis and control, and generation and maintenance of systems architecture products.

• Applies systems engineering principles and procedures to translate quantified needs/requirements into system performance parameters and the identification of system/item configuration.

• Formulates and issues systems engineering documents, processes, procedures, and milestones.

• Requires a thorough knowledge of the Systems Engineering Management Process and Implementation, as applied to the Department of Army/DOD Acquisition process throughout all life cycle phases; knowledge of DOD policies on Systems Engineering, Integrated product and Process Development (IPPD) and IPT Management; and ability to coordinate and negotiate design and engineering activities with other related programs and organizations.

• Provides expert and authoritative advice affecting critical programs and technologies.

• Serves as a subject matter expert for all technical aspects of assigned programs.

• Performs top level design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting.

• Translates military operational and mission requirements into practical system concepts and performance specifications.

• Develops and maintains technical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes.

• Participates in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the project engineer and/or technical expert on assigned programs.

• Evaluates design efforts to ensure integration of all the engineering disciplines and adequacy of the analyses performed, bringing in additional technical expertise as needed.

• Reviews test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and Contractor tests, as well as all failure reports.

• Reviews and evaluates system performance against specification requirements, monitors and assesses field performance, and assesses risk of meeting user and specification requirements.

• Initiates engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations as required and conduct physical and functional configuration audits.

• Reviews program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Active Secret Clearance and ability to maintain one

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering and 20+ years of relevant experience OR Masters of Science in Engineering and 15+ years of relevant experience

• Subject matter expert in Systems Engineering

• Ability to lead engineering efforts on assigned programs with minimal oversight from the Government lead

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Experience and subject matter expertise in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) is highly desired

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

SecretThis 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 diverse, 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 committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.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!