Ground- Midcourse Defense Fire Control and Communications Human Factors Engineer

Ground-based Midcourse Defense Fire Control and Communications Human Factors Engineer

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented engineer to serve as a technical staff member to the GMD Fire Control and Communications (GFCC) Product Team. The role involves assisting the Government in overseeing and evaluating the development contractor’s Human Factors Engineering (HFE) and Human Systems Integration (HSI) efforts to ensure that GMD systems—such as operator consoles, hardware, and software interfaces—are designed to optimize human performance, manage cognitive workload, and maintain the safety and effectiveness of the Warfighter.

• Provide HFE oversight to advise and assist the Government in monitoring the development contractor’s compliance with DoD HFE standards (e.g., MIL-STD-1472) and HSI requirements across the GMD System.
• Review and analyze contractor-delivered HFE design documentation, HMI specifications, and user interface layouts, providing technical recommendations to the Government to ensure optimal usability and alignment with mission requirements.
• Assist the Government in observing, evaluating, and providing feedback on contractor-led Human‑in‑the‑Loop testing, usability studies, and operational assessments.
• Provide technical assessments and recommendations regarding operator cognitive workload, situational awareness, ergonomics, and safety within the operational environment (e.g., Fire Control and Command Centers).
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for GMN preparation, conduct, and after‑action responsibilities for Sprint reviews, program management reviews, system requirements reviews, design reviews, project status reviews, test events, fielding readiness reviews, and operational readiness reviews.
• Develop and present technical white papers, evaluation reports, and briefings to support Government decision‑making at Engineering Review Boards and other stakeholder discussions.
• Conduct cross‑functional coordination to assist the GMN in coordinating HFE integration efforts with other engineering disciplines (e.g., safety, training, software engineering) and Missile Defense System stakeholders.
• Travel as required (estimated 10%).

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of direct experience in HFE or HMI.
• Experience in missile defense or a related DoD environment is highly desired.
• Familiarity with DoD HFE design criteria and military standards.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills to effectively advise Government leadership and interact with development contractors.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Active security clearance (SECRET or above).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

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

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

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• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays

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.