Overview
On Site
USD 120,800.00 - 217,400.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Value Engineering
Level Design
Performance Analysis
Risk Assessment
ApacheBench
Configuration Management
Collaboration
Field Engineering
Physics
Computer Science
Mathematics
FOCUS
Interfaces Management
Modeling
IBM Rational DOORS
MagicDraw
Rhapsody
Software Engineering
Agile
DevSecOps
BMC
Test Plans
Software Development
C++
ADA
Python
Embedded Systems
Real-time
MDA
Systems Engineering
SEP
Evaluation
Acquisition
Security Clearance
Art
Life Insurance
AIM
Quest
Recruiting
Fraud
Reporting
Job Details
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.
Job Description:
We are actively seeking Principal Aegis Systems Engineers to support current and future work on missile defense programs, with a focus on the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system. This evergreen requisition is intended to identify and engage highly qualified candidates for recurring hiring needs in roles including: Senior Systems Engineers and Missile Software Engineers.
These engineers will contribute to system-level design, integration, analysis, and verification of Aegis BMD capabilities in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and related Navy programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Depending on role and assignment, responsibilities may include:
Senior Systems Engineers
Missile Software Engineers
Education & Experience:
Additional Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
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: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00
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!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.
Job Description:
We are actively seeking Principal Aegis Systems Engineers to support current and future work on missile defense programs, with a focus on the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system. This evergreen requisition is intended to identify and engage highly qualified candidates for recurring hiring needs in roles including: Senior Systems Engineers and Missile Software Engineers.
These engineers will contribute to system-level design, integration, analysis, and verification of Aegis BMD capabilities in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and related Navy programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Depending on role and assignment, responsibilities may include:
Senior Systems Engineers
- Support system-level design, performance analysis, and end-to-end architecture development of Aegis BMD components
- Conduct requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability from system-level specifications to subsystem and software components
- Perform risk assessments, interface control, and technical reviews across the engineering lifecycle
- Coordinate with MDA/AB, MDA/DE, and Navy stakeholders to ensure alignment across BMDS elements
Missile Software Engineers
- Support Aegis Weapon System software development, integration, and configuration management
- Participate in analysis and review of software requirements, design, test procedures, and implementation in a missile defense context
- Analyze missile software behavior during test events and contribute to software readiness assessments
- Collaborate with developers and verification teams on functionality, interface consistency, and system behavior
Education & Experience:
- Education: Master's degree in a STEM field (Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics)
- Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience in systems engineering or software engineering, with a focus on missile defense, naval combat systems, or related defense programs
Additional Requirements:
- Active Secret security clearance required; TS/SCI preferred
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Experience with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs or U.S. Navy Aegis Weapon System development
- Proficient in systems engineering disciplines: requirements development, interface management, V&V, modeling/simulation, or MBSE
- Working knowledge of tools such as DOORS, MagicDraw/Cameo, Rhapsody, or equivalent SE tools
- Familiarity with Agile/DevSecOps software practices is a plus
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Aegis BMD, C2BMC, THAAD, or GMD integration
- Prior support of flight test planning (FTM/FTI), analysis, and system certification
- Experience with software development environments (C++, Ada, Python), embedded systems, or real-time software
- Familiarity with the MDA Systems Engineering Plan (SEP), Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), and acquisition lifecycle
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: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00
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!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to
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