Electrical Engineer – Engagement Systems

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Dahlgren, VA! In this role, you will provide support to the Gun Weapon System (GWS) program. This USN Program of Record provides engineering solutions for system development, improvement, and modernization to accurately aim and fire the naval surface guns aboard multiple classes of ships in the fleet. GWS is integrated as a certified element of the AEGIS Combat System. Our engineers bring critical skills to support the development, test, integration, and deployment of in-service systems.

*** Work is on-site at NSWC Dahlgren in King George, VA.***

What you will be doing

• Develop and maintain system power budgets and power allocation strategies.

• Ensure adequate power availability and margin throughout all operational modes.

• Define power distribution architectures and electrical interfaces.

• Support requirements development, design, integration, test, certification, and fielding activities.

• Analyze system power consumption and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and performance.

• Resolve power-related issues discovered during development, integration, test, and operational use.

• Coordinate with subsystem owners to ensure compliance with system power allocations and requirements.

• Provide technical leadership for power distribution design decisions and trade studies.

• Assess power system impacts resulting from design changes, obsolescence issues, and field modifications.

What required skills and experience you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; or STEM related 4-year degree or higher

• 3+ years of electrical engineering experience with increasing technical responsibility.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Additional supporting experience desired but not required

• Master's degree preferred.

• Experience with military, aerospace, defense, transportation, industrial, telecommunications, or other mission-critical systems.

• Prior USN (military or civilian) experience desired

• Experience with AEGIS combat system interfaces, or similar SoS weapons systems desired

• Experience working with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

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: $63,600.00 - $111,300.00

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!

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About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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