THAAD Weapon System Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented THAAD Weapon System Engineer to join our team!

In this role you will provide systems engineering support for the THAAD Interceptor.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support the THAAD Interceptor engineering team in system design, integration, and performance validation to ensure alignment with the US Army’s strategic goals.

• Contribute to the development, documentation, and verification of system engineering specifications and technical baselines.

• Participate in engineering working groups, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and technical design reviews.

• Assist in technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and the evaluation of system hardware and software performance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (e.g., electrical, mechanical, software) to integrate subsystems into the broader weapon system architecture.

• Review and contribute to engineering documentation, including Element Specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and test plans.

• Support engineering studies to support the development and testing of systems or components.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active Secret clearance

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

• 2+ years of related professional experience.

• General understanding of a weapon system's technical configuration, architecture, and functionality.

• Working knowledge of systems integration, testing, and engineering decomposition concepts.

• Ability to assist in the preparation of technical engineering briefing packages.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts or engineering design tools (e.g., Cameo, MATLAB) is desirable.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent interpersonal communication for working within a technical team.

• Willingness to travel (up to 25%).

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of software products.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret 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 - $130,900.00

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.

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