Ground Test Lead Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Ground Test Lead Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to execute Missile Defense Agency systems engineering processes for MDA ground test events and to ensure test planning and data generation are sufficient to achieve Missile Defense System test requirements.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the development and execution of Missile Defense System test requirements, product definitions, integrated timelines, and authority/responsibility definitions.

• Lead and participate in Tiger Teams to support critical customer technical needs, identify process and/or technical discrepancies, and propose innovate approaches to meeting customer expectations.

• Apply exceptional understanding of the Missile Defense System and its environment to identify, improve, or resolve MDA system test requirements issues, both internal and external to the division.

• Provide technical guidance and support to MDA's ground test mission.

• Support MDA's effort and vision in managing, coordinating, and ensuring achievement of test requirements, capability requirements and allocation analysis while also developing and documenting test requirement

• Provide senior-level support to the Systems Requirements Leadership team in the identification of risks and watch items resulting from the test requirements coordination process.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field and 7+ years of relevant experience

• Active Secret Clearance

• Ability to work independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems

• Ability to provide daily supervision and direction to supported teams. 

• Excellent Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc) skills

• Experience in test requirements

• Excellent Communications skills and ability to multi-task

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Understanding of MDA systems engineering process and practices and multiple aspects of the Missile Defense System

• Active TS Clearance

• Experience in MDA Ground Test Planning and Execution ​

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: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

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!

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