Parsons

Defense

AEGISBasedDefenseSeniorSystemsEngineer

$134–241k Dahlgren, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“AEGIS Based Defense Senior Systems Engineer at Parsons. Skills: AEGIS Based Defense, Systems Engineering, Missile Defense, Requirements Management, Risk Management. Participate actively in Integration Exchanges to resolve design and interface challenges for interdependent capabilities.. Provide technical expertise for the development and upgrading of interceptors, radar systems, and launcher systems.”

What You'll Achieve.

Get missile defense capability out to the Fleet.; Ensure the success of missions around the globe.

Industry & Context.

Defense
Problems you'll solve

Resolve design and interface challenges for interdependent capabilities.; Identify, analyze, and mitigate program risks.; Resolves technical uncertainties by tracking and managing Test Observation Reports (TORs), Proposed Revisions (PRs), Software Change Reports (SWCRs), and system deviations through the RDW and BDR processes.; Ensure robust problem resolution through FRACAS.

Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance, Onsite Expert for the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (ABMD) Program Office

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

US Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance, Master’s Degree in STEM field, 12+ years of experience, Mastery of MS Office suite, Aegis Weapon System Experience

Nice to Have

Active TS/SCI Clearance, Prior experience with Aegis Weapons Systems Baselines, Experience with Missile Systems Engineering, Technical experience in one of the following areas: Fleet operations, systems engineering, missile systems, Aegis Qualifications

What You'll Do.

Participate actively in Integration Exchanges to resolve design and interface challenges for interdependent capabilities.

Provide technical expertise for the development and upgrading of interceptors

and launcher systems.

Support the integration of various components into a cohesive and effective system-of-systems.

and mitigate program risks in collaboration with the program office and other stakeholders.

Assist in the development and maintenance of an integrated master schedule.

Support all phases of testing

from planning and preparation to execution and analysis.

Serve as the onsite Expert for the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (ABMD) Program Office

supporting key engineering and readiness personnel and all ABMD Baseline Managers.

Provide expertise across a wide range of crucial disciplines

including BMD Software Development

Baseline Certification

Cyber/Information Assurance

and Program Protection.

Perform deep analysis to document

and develop traceable requirements for both Aegis Sea-Based and Aegis Shore Facility Weapon Systems.

Holds significant authority to implement assessment processes and formally approve key configuration-managed documents such as the Requirements Management Plan and Systems Engineering Plan.

Resolves technical uncertainties by tracking and managing Test Observation Reports (TORs)

Proposed Revisions (PRs)

Software Change Reports (SWCRs)

and system deviations through the RDW and BDR processes.

Participates in the Failure Reporting

and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) to ensure robust problem resolution.

Maintains program integrity by leveraging digital tools like DOORS and Confluence and is responsible for producing and reviewing a variety of technical documents

and executive summaries.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with the program office and other stakeholders to identify, analyze, and mitigate program risks.; Work with a talented and mission oriented professional team of federal engineers, active-duty Naval Officers and Contract staff.; Be part of a team of some of the best and brightest Engineers and scientists our country has to offer.

Communication Scope

Producing and reviewing a variety of technical documents, briefs, and executive summaries.

Process & Methodology

Assist in the development and maintenance of an integrated master schedule., Holds significant authority to implement assessment processes and formally approve key configuration-managed documents such as the Requirements Management Plan and Systems Engineering Plan.

Full Job Description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. _**Job Description:**_ Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **AEGIS Based Defense Senior Systems Engineer** to join our team! In this role you will be part of a talented and mission oriented professional team of federal engineers, active-duty Naval Officers and Contract staff who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get missile defense capability out to the Fleet. You will also be part of a team of some of the best and brightest Engineers and scientists our country has to offer. **What You 'll Be Doing:** * Participate actively in Integration Exchanges to resolve design and interface challenges for interdependent capabilities. * Provide technical expertise for the development and upgrading of interceptors, radar systems, and launcher systems. * Support the integration of various components into a cohesive and effective system-of-systems. * Identify, analyze, and mitigate program risks in collaboration with the program office and other stakeholders. * Assist in the development and maintenance of an integrated master schedule. * Support all phases of testing, from planning and preparation to execution and analysis. * Serve as the onsite Expert for the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (ABMD) Program Office, supporting key engineering and readiness personnel and all ABMD Baseline Managers. * Provide expertise across a wide range of crucial disciplines, including BMD Software Development, Baseline Certification, Training, Risk Management, Safety, Security, Reliability, Cyber/Information Assurance, and Program Protection. * Perform deep analysis to document,

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