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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sr Mission and System Test Engineer to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for functional and integration testing of the mission partners’ Mission Unique Software (MUS) and Mission Unique Applications (MUA) as well as supporting test on the framework that hosts both SBIRS and OPIR applications to ensure requirements and mission objectives are met all while supporting the FORGE C2 program.

The Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution System (FORGE) is a program that will utilize the resources and capabilities of both the legacy Space Based-Infrared System (SBIRS) and the Next Generation OPIR system. FORGE will use current ground architecture to leverage newer technologies, facilitate the addition of new systems, and incorporate these into a common C2 architecture that includes infrastructure, platform, and core services.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Design and implement comprehensive test strategies for space missions using DevSecOps principles.
• Collaborate with the IV&T team to make sure mission partners requirements and objectives are being met.
• Setup and coordinate system compatibility tests with the mission partners.
• Develop and manage both mission specific and system specific test plans, schedules, and resources.
• Coordinate with mission partners on integration and test activities.
• Develop and present test findings to include recommendations for solving issues encountered during integration and test.
• Ensure that applications meet customer requirements using rigorous testing and validation procedures.
• In depth testing of mission partner MUS and MUA on designated frameworks.
• Testing of new and updated applications on the framework.
• Participating in technical discussions to assist in planning future test efforts.
• Collaborate with the team and customer to ensure Integration, Test, and Validation processes align with organizational goals as well as customer needs.
• Improve overall application integration, testing and validation processes and continuously find ways to modernize and improve performance.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical field and 8+ years of related experience.
• Ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with mission partners.
• Experience with system integration and test within satellite mission operations.
• Ability to design and implement automated testing.
• Understanding and implementation experience in CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems and work under pressure.
• Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Experience working in a SAFe Agile development environments.
• DevSecOps automated integration knowledge.
• Testing experience in hybrid platforms (Cloud, On-premise, standalone).
• Active TS/SCI Clearance.

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: 

$117,000.00 - $210,600.00We 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!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 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!