CUAS Test Engineer

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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 years of experience conducting data analytics on a daily basis
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, and Linux
• Experience with test design and reporting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of test methods and methodologies
• Ability to work collaboratively to solve problems within a cross-functional team.
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes
• Experience effectively and professionally communicating technical and program related information to multiple stakeholders and adherence to established communications plans.
• Candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities in dynamic, politically sensitive environments ensuring customer expectations are managed.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Basic mechanical understanding; experience working with tools.
• Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) transmission, detection, and deterrence equipment and techniques desired.
• Experience with UAS operation & capabilities; and command, control, and guidance systems desired.
• Experience testing Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
• The position requires daily interface with customers at numerous levels. Candidate must possess and use a high degree of tact and interpersonal communication skills in daily interactions with team members, clients, vendors, and end-users.
• Experience flying both rotary and fixed wing Group 1-2 UAS

Security Clearance Requirement:
A security clearance is not required to apply; however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance which requires U.S. citizenship, prior to the start date.

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: $72,900.00 - $127,600.00

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, 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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