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Parsons Corporation Systems Engineer in Boulder, Colorado
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Job Description:
Do you want to be at the forefront of delivering Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) across the DoD? Parsons is currently seeking a talented and experienced Systems Engineer to join our team to provide direct support to the Space Force in CO. As a key member of our dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining OPIR systems that provide critical intelligence and surveillance capabilities.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to leverage your expertise in systems engineering to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security of OPIR systems. You will collaborate with talented professionals from diverse backgrounds to solve complex technical challenges and drive innovation in support of our mission critical objectives.
As a Systems Engineer, you will have the chance to work with state-of-the-art technologies, including sensor systems, data processing algorithms, and geospatial analysis tools. You will be at the forefront of shaping the future of OPIR systems, contributing to their design, integration, and enhancement to meet evolving operational needs.
What You'll Be Doing:
Providing systems engineering thought leadership and expertise to the analysis, design, development, and evaluation of OPIR systems.
Design and implement OPIR system architectures that meet operational requirements and performance objectives.
Familiarization with INCOSE System Engineering Guide 2017, System Engineering Guidebook Feb 2022, DoD Instruction 5000.97 Digital Engineering, ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023, ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010:2022, ISO/IEC/IEEE 24641:2023
Participate in all aspects of Systems Engineering throughout the full program lifecycle (concept definition, design, test, and production), using traditional and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methods.
Assist with definition of high level functional and performance requirements and verification methods, subsequent analysis, decomposition, and derivation of requirements, allocation of those lower-level requirements to physical and functional architectural elements, and tracking them through design, verification, integration, and operational validation.
Assists with risk assessments and generate mitigation plans to comply with system/customer requirements.
Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo, and mathematical modeling and simulation to develop system definitions/architectures and perform trade studies.
Partner with subject matter experts and technology experts to execute the systems engineering statement of work.
Understand and work collaboratively with customer on their needs, goals, expectations, and sensitivities.
Flow down customer requirements to the System Spec.
Assist the development of the program's Ground Segment CONOPS, design and test plan using MBSE tools.
Collaborate and support interface definitions with the SEIT program teams.
Define verification, validation, certification and qualification processes and procedures for architecture elements development and test, operations and support, cyber boundaries, and external interfaces to mission partners for tasking and dissemination.
Perform various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture.
Derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
Assess and document test or analysis data to show compliance.
Perform trade studies and assist in research as needed.
Support definition of Interface Control Documents (ICD's), including Space to Ground, Launch to Ground, External Mission Partners, and Terrestrial Comm to Ground.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and integrate MBSE models into the design and development process, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and standards.
Develop and maintain documentation, including system diagrams, technical specifications, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Stay updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices related to OPIR systems and recommend innovations for continuous improvement.
Support user training and knowledge transfer activities to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Applying your systems engineering expertise on requirements analysis, concept/technology development, architecture analysis, risk assessments, and test & evaluation for a wide range of ground support to space capabilities
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
An Active TS clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
5+ years of experience in systems engineering roles
Experience with MBSE methodologies and tools for modeling complex systems throughout the systems engineering lifecycle, CAMEO, MSoSA, MOSA, UAF
Experience in systems of systems engineering of complex systems, with the ability to analyze and optimize interactions between interconnected subsystems
Experience performing design or development with cross-disciplined engineering teams
Experience using agile framework development methods and processes
Broad systems engineering experience including early concept development, requirements analysis, design, test and evaluation, and risk assessment
Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong critical thinking skills
Ability to interact effectively with and lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams, including industry and government sponsors
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience working within Space Systems Command
4+ years of OPIR experience
Advanced degree in systems engineering
Relevant OMG or other systems engineering certifications (ASEP, CSEP, ESEP)
Experience integrating models across multiple software applications to perform detailed analysis by leveraging data from several engineering domains
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Top Secret
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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:
$83,300.00 - $145,800.00
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!
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
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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.
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