Parsons Corporation
Multinational technology‑driven engineering and infrastructure firm serving government and private sectors.
Defense of Guam Senior Systems Engineer
Senior systems engineer supporting MDA's Defense of Guam missile defense program.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Senior Systems Engineer will support the Missile Defense Agency’s Defense of Guam program, providing senior‑level systems engineering expertise to integrate missile‑defense elements and protect a strategic location. This role involves guiding technical efforts across multiple domains, ensuring alignment with MDA objectives, and representing the Government customer in various forums and working groups. • Conduct integrated analysis of DoG flight, ground, and SICO test events. • Support engineering milestones (PDR, CDR, TRR) and technical assessments. • Coordinate schedules and resolve issues with MDA stakeholders. • Advise on secure system design, risk identification, and mitigation. • Lead technical interchange meetings and track actions. • Produce executive briefings, technical papers, and correspondence for senior leaders. • Facilitate GENser, SAP‑level meetings and video conferences. • Represent the Government customer in IPTs and working groups. • Utilize DOORS, Windchill, and Qlik for system analysis and coordination. • Manage system security compliance and integrate cybersecurity inputs.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸system analysis
- ▸milestone support
- ▸schedule coordination
- ▸security design
- ▸tool integration
- ▸cybersecurity
What You Bring
• 12+ years of missile‑defense systems engineering experience. • Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and active Secret clearance. • Deep knowledge of MDA processes, system architecture, and elements such as Patriot, THAAD, Aegis, C2BMC. • Familiarity with secure development, configuration management, and cyber‑informed engineering. • Experience with ETM‑2 and handling Congressional or routine taskers. • Strong independent work ethic and effective communication across technical teams. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to deliver senior‑level technical briefings. • Background in secure system development and cybersecurity‑informed practices (desired). • Additional Bachelor’s degree in STEM (desired).
Requirements
- ▸systems engineering
- ▸master’s
- ▸mda
- ▸secure development
- ▸etm‑2
- ▸microsoft office
Benefits
As part of Parsons’ Federal Solutions segment, the position contributes to delivering resources for U.S. government missions worldwide, emphasizing excellence, close‑knit teamwork, and the protection of the nation’s critical assets from Earth to cyberspace. The company’s commitment to employee wellbeing includes career growth opportunities and a supportive environment that anticipates future challenges. Parsons offers a competitive salary ranging from $120,800 to $217,400, along with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, flexible schedules, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k), life insurance, and other wellness programs. • Salary range $120,800 – $217,400. • Medical, dental, and vision coverage. • Paid time off, flexible work schedules, and holidays. • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement options. • Life insurance and other employee wellbeing programs.
Work Environment
Onsite