
C3BM Principal Systems Engineer
Huntsville, ALJob$134–241K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Parsons seeks a Systems Engineer to support Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) systems engineering. The role focuses on C2BMC technical engineering and integration, future concepts, new functionality, and multinational exchange designs. The engineer will contribute interoperability guidance, technical baselines, specifications, requirements, interfaces, and evaluations of products for future integration into MDA/DCC spiral builds.
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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazing Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will be part of the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) systems engineering efforts to include engaging in Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) technical engineering and integration, future concepts, new functionality, and multi-national exchange designs.
What You'll Be Doing:
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Provide interoperability engineering, analysis, and technical guidance for C2BMC, MDS Elements, and external capability integration and interface design efforts between MDA/DCC, DCC contractors, and MDS Elements.
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Participate in technical baseline efforts to develop specifications, requirements, and interfaces for current and future C3BM spirals.
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Support critical integration and interoperability product evaluations based on future product integration into MDA/DCC spiral builds through interface, requirements, and C2BMC product definitions.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
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Active Secret clearance
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Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline specifically related to area of specialty and 10+ years of related professional experience
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Advanced degree may be preferred at this level
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Knowledge of C2BMC interoperability requirements or related experience required
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Proficiency in system engineering and execution processes
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Apply network engineering and solutions to support real-world test, integration, and operations
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
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Master’s Degree in STEM and 12+ years of experience
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Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment
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Work within a collaborative environment composed of Government, prime contractor, sub contractor and supporting contractor personnel in a badge-less contractor environment
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Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency, Ballistic Missile Defense System, and/or C3BM Program Office work efforts
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: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00
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, 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/ .
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+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
How this job compares
Set against the 10,995 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$134–241K/yr
- Alabama median$109–191K/yr223 salary ranges
- US median$116–186K/yr8,078 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $188K, is 25% above the Alabama median midpoint ($150K) — in the top quarter of Systems Engineer salary ranges in Alabama.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 366 open Systems Engineer jobs in Alabama and 10,995 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Alabama
- Northrop Grumman55 open
- Lockheed Martin34 open
- Leidos19 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 9,191 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,697 of the 10,995 open Systems Engineer jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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