Launch Systems Hardware Engineer

Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Launch Support Systems Hardware Engineer to join our team! In this role you will work as a technical staff member of the GMN CIS Product Team supporting LSS Hardware engineering, development, test, and delivery activities.

• Assist the CIS Chief Engineer and LSS Product Lead in analyzing and defining requirements for developing, testing, and fielding LSS hardware electronic and mechanical components that must survive and operate in extreme, adversarial environments. Translate Missile Defense System (MDS) Core Standards, Mission Assurance Plan (MAP), Parts, Materials, Processes/Procedures (PMP), and other agency objectives/processes into LSS requirements.
• Ensure that the LSS hardware systems comply with GMD interceptor silo interface requirements, stringent military standards for anti-tamper, environmental durability, electromagnetic compatibility, and operational survivability.
• Evaluate the LSS development contractor’s design against LSS performance requirements, as well as supply chain vulnerabilities, utilizing Trusted Foundry chips and designing out obsolete components (Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages - DMSMS) to ensure supportability for required life cycles.
• Assist the CIS Chief Engineer and LSS Product Lead in preparation, conduct, and after-action responsibilities for program management reviews, system requirements reviews, design reviews, project status reviews, test and acceptance events, fielding readiness reviews, and operational readiness reviews.
• Develop and present technical reports and briefings including support to the Engineering Review Boards (ERB), other stakeholder coordination, and Operational Capacity List (OCL) approval process.
• Travel as required (estimated 20%).

• Master’s degree in engineering or related STEM discipline is required.
• Minimum of 12 years direct experience in missile defense launch support systems is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is required.
• Active security clearance (SECRET or above) is required.

• Direct experience in digital engineering/Dev Sec Ops  development projects is desired.

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

Salary Range: $ - $

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.

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