Parsons

Federal Solutions

CUASTestEngineer

$75–131k Summit Point, West Virginia, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“CUAS Test Engineer at Parsons. Skills: Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems performance test and evaluation, Python, JavaScript, Linux, test design, test reporting, systems engineering processes. design, conduct, analyze and report on Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems performance test and evaluation. Design test plans to evaluate various C-UAS technologies to include radio frequency devices, electro-optical/infrared cameras, user interfaces, networks, and software integrations”

What You'll Achieve.

Support the development of key metrics to support the programs solution development team

Industry & Context.

Federal Solutions
Problems you'll solve

Ability to work collaboratively to solve problems within a cross-functional team; Develop concepts to test and verify systems specifications

Eligibility Requirements

minimum of a SECRET clearance, or the ability to obtain one, U. S. citizenship, Safely fly/operate small drones

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cyber Security, Mathematics/Statistics, or Engineering with 2-4 years of experience OR more than 4 years of experience conducting data analytics on a daily basis, Experience with Python, JavaScript, and Linux, Experience with test design and reporting, Knowledge of test methods and methodologies, Knowledge of systems engineering processes, Experience effectively and professionally communicating technical and program related information to multiple stakeholders and adherence to established communications plans, Ability to work collaboratively to solve problems within a cross-functional team, Candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities in dynamic, politically sensitive environments ensuring customer expectations are managed

Nice to Have

Basic mechanical experience working with tools, Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) transmission, detection, and deterrence equipment and techniques, Experience with UAS operation & and command, control, and guidance systems, Experience testing Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Experience flying both rotary and fixed wing Group 1-2 UAS

What You'll Do.

analyze and report on Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems performance test and evaluation

Design test plans to evaluate various C-UAS technologies to include radio frequency devices

electro-optical/infrared cameras

and software integrations

Support the development of front-end and back-end software

Develop concepts to test and verify systems specifications and provide a written narrative to support technical analysis

Draft test documentation for testing and evaluation

Conducts general test support to include test set-up and tear-down

Safely fly/operate small drones

Execute tests on a wide range of technologies at multiple locations across the U. S.

Support the development of key metrics to support the programs solution development team

Responsible for target placement

and target operator instructions and guidance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work in a fast pace environment supporting traditional and Agile project; Ability to work collaboratively to solve problems within a cross-functional team; daily interface with customers at numerous levels; daily interactions with team members, clients, vendors, and end-users

Communication Scope

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Experience effectively and professionally communicating technical and program related information to multiple stakeholders and adherence to established communications plans; Brief executive leaders on findings and recommendations; Write and provide test reports to multiple levels of leadership throughout the government; high degree of tact and interpersonal communication skills

Process & Methodology

manage multiple tasks with competing priorities in dynamic, politically sensitive environments ensuring customer expectations are managed

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 **C-UAS Test Engineer** to join our team! In this role you get to design, conduct, analyze and report on Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems performance test and evaluation. * Must have a minimum of a SECRET clearance, or the ability to obtain one. **What You 'll Be Doing:** * Design test plans to evaluate various C-UAS technologies to include radio frequency devices, electro-optical/infrared cameras, user interfaces, networks, and software integrations. * ### Support the development of front-end and back-end software. * ### Work in a fast pace environment supporting traditional and Agile project. * Develop concepts to test and verify systems specifications and provide a strong written narrative to support technical analysis. * Draft test documentation for testing and evaluation * Conducts general test support to include test set-up and tear-down. * Safely fly/operate small drones. * Execute tests on a wide range of technologies at multiple locations across the U.S. * Support the development of key metrics to support the programs solution development team. * Responsible for target placement, target configuration, and target operator instructions and guidance * Brief executive leaders on findings and recommendations * Write and provide test reports to multiple levels of leadership throughout the government. **What Required Skills You 'll Bring:** * Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cyber Security, Mathematics/Statistics, or Engineering with 2-4 years of experience is required OR more than 4 yea

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