Senior Systems Engineer (TS/SCI w/Poly)

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will support the design, development, integration, operation, and maintenance of complex technology systems while applying advanced expertise to solve unusually challenging technical problems.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Working on unusually complex technical problems and architecting highly innovative system‑level solutions.

• Applying extensive systems engineering experience to analyze and assess system requirements, processes, interfaces, and methodologies to ensure total system integration and mission performance.

• Contributing to—and potentially leading—small engineering teams in planning, designing, and implementing large‑scale technical programs while interfacing with senior management and technical leadership.

• Supporting long‑range strategic systems planning under consultative direction.

• Applying advanced engineering principles, theories, and concepts to determine and pursue courses of action needed to achieve desired technical outcomes.

• Performing additional responsibilities as required in support of enterprise engineering, modernization, and integration efforts.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

•Active TS/SCI w/Poly

•Advanced knowledge in the systems engineering discipline; recognized as a subject matter expert.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to clearly present technical concepts.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team environments and perform in a lead engineering capacity.

• Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of other engineers.

• Knowledge of system architecture design, requirements analysis, modeling tools, and capability development.

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on system quality and mission success.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical/scientific discipline and 8+ years of experience.
• Advanced degree preferred with 6+ years of experience
 

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience identifying new system capabilities, technical enhancements, and concept demonstrators for emerging mission needs.

• Experience supporting system integration, modernization, and lifecycle engineering in enterprise or mission‑critical environments.

• Ability to interface with senior technical leadership and provide expert guidance aligned with a senior‑level engineering role.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph 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: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

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, 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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