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Job Description:
As a Systems Engineer at Parsons, you will join a fast-paced team supporting mission-critical requirements for the Department of War and United States Army. Become part of a diverse group of 500 professionals delivering expertise in systems integration, software and hardware engineering, and technical leadership across Aberdeen Proving Ground and Edgewood, Maryland, for a range of efforts spanning 5 years and a total value exceeding $600 million. The ideal candidate is a big-picture thinker with strong technical skills, adept at designing, integrating, and maintaining complex systems that drive Army modernization and support to the warfighter.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the full lifecycle of sophisticated software, web, and hardware systems from initial specifications through rollout and maintenance.
Integrate network operating systems, application programs, and hardware devices to create cohesive, resilient solutions.
Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools (e.g., MagicDraw, SysML) to develop and document system architectures.
Ensure system designs are modular, scalable, interoperable, and maintainable, leveraging MOSA principles and DoD standards.
Conduct technical trade studies, engineering reviews, and interface mapping to verify system interoperability and compliance.
Translate organizational interoperability visions into practical, standards-based system designs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage specifications, design, coding, testing, and maintenance activities.
Prepare technical documentation and architectural viewpoints to support Information Support Plans (ISP) and enable system
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s to Master’s degree in an Engineering discipline.
0–10+ years of professional experience in systems engineering.
TS/SCI is required
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with systems integration, MBSE methodologies, and tools such as MagicDraw and SysML is highly desirable.
Familiarity with DoD standards and modular open systems approaches preferred.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.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: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00We 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 https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Based on 7,595 disclosed Software salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $157K/year, with most offers between $123K and $198K (10th–90th percentile: $102K–$235K).
This posting lists $75K–$131K, below the $157K market median.
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