
C3BM Principal Systems Engineer – Advanced Technologies
Huntsville, ALJob$134–241K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Parsons seeks a C3BM Systems Engineer-Advanced Technologies to support systems engineering for space-system data exploitation and missile defense capabilities. The role includes C2BMC technical engineering and integration, future concepts, new functionality, and multinational exchange designs. The engineer will evaluate infrared capabilities and sensors, support operational capability fielding, participate in classified technical reviews, and assist with acquisition actions and contractor performance assessment.
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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 C3BM Systems Engineer-Advanced Technologies 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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Responsible for conducting system engineering support in planning and executing space system data exploitation capabilities for missile tracking, discrimination, and cueing.
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Responsibilities include the following: Cruise Missile Indications and Warning development; Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) integration, Enterprise Sensors Lab (ESL) prototype evaluation, and fielding Enterprise Sensors Processing Node (ESPN) operational capabilities. Coordinate and actively participate in technical reviews at SECRET and TS levels.
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Evaluate performance of Infrared data exploitation capabilities during real world events and assist with assessing and integrating new infrared sensors into the MDA/DCC portfolio of capabilities.
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Prepare and present explanatory briefings for operators, developers and executive leaders and assist program manager in all acquisition actions to get contractors on contract, coordinate to obtain all required Government Furnished Equipment and Information, and assess overall contractor performance.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
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Secret Clearance or higher required
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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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Proficiency in system engineering and execution processes
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Must have some experience with or knowledge of missile defense weapon systems, radars, C2BMC or BMDS OPIR Architecture (BOA).
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Capable of leading implementation of system engineering processes to facilitate integration and transition of emerging capabilities into operations.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
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Master’s Degree in STEM and 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
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Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment
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Current Top Secret/with SCI eligibility is preferred
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Ability to assess maturity of software code and overall Technology Readiness Levels
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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