Principal Missile Defense System Requirements Engineer

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Alabama
R164000
Engineering
Secret
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Missile Defense System Requirements Engineer to join our team! In this position you will fill a senior role in MDA’s System Design and Specification directorate and will support the implementation and execution of a disciplined systems engineering process to produce System-level technical documents necessary to establish the basis for MDA Program Office subsystem engineering.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Provide support to the development, management, and planning for current and future missile defense capabilities

  • Provide senior-level support to the definition, management, and execution of requirements traceability; allocation of MDA Technical Core Standards adherence planning

  • Provide leadership of the MDA Engineering Requirements Group

  • Foster collaborative engineering technical interchanges across the MDA engineering community for requirements development

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Master’s degree in a STEM field with a minimum 12+ years of experience.

  • Active Secret clearance

  • Technical expertise supporting government and contracting staff in systems and digital engineering

  • Experience in MBSE tools (CAMEO), principles, and methodologies for development, requirements, design, and analysis of architectures in complex DoD projects

  • Experience in the development, management, and planning for current and future capabilities as they relates to missile defense, specifically related to the functional portion of the system

  • Experience in reviewing, analyzing, and providing recommendations on the development, addition, variances, and changes to functional requirements as well as providing quality checks on technical documentation and products

  • Senior-level experience in document development, presentations, change requests, and other engineering products

  • Experience with interacting and supporting high level government customers (Senior NH-4 director-level and above)

  • Understanding of Industry/DoD engineering best practices, complemented with mature communication skills

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • INCOSE CSEP or ESEP certification

  • Previous MDA experience

  • Knowledge of MDA systems engineering processes

  • Knowledge of ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missile defense fundamentals

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Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

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: $117,000.00 - $210,600.00

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!

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!

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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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