Senior Engineer
Parsons
💰 $103,500via workday
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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking an Senior Engineer to support our cutting-edge Drone Armor counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. This role provides professional engineering with emphasis on electronic phenomena and advanced electronics engineering to design, analyze, and support systems involving electromagnetic wave energy and electrical information for communication, computation, sensing, control, measurement, and navigation within the Drone Armor ecosystem.
What You'll Be Doing
Electronic Systems Engineering
Provide professional engineering that applies knowledge of: Physical and engineering sciences and mathematics
Electronic phenomena
Principles, techniques, and practices of electronics engineering
Engineer and analyze electronic circuits, circuit elements, equipment, and systems supporting Drone Armor C-UAS capabilities
Support design and evaluation of systems concerned with electromagnetic or acoustical wave energy and electrical information
Communications, Sensing & Control Applications
Apply electronics engineering expertise to systems used for: Communication and data links
Computation and processing
Sensing and detection
Control, measurement, and navigation
Contribute to the design and optimization of subsystems that enable effective detection, tracking, and mitigation of unmanned aerial systems
Collaborate with RF, software, systems, and test engineers to ensure integrated system performance in complex operational environments
Analysis, Modeling, Test & Integration
Perform analytical assessments and trade studies on electronic system design, performance, and reliability
Support modeling and simulation of electronic circuits and systems, including electromagnetic or acoustical wave interactions
Develop and execute test plans for electronic and electro-mechanical components and subsystems
Support integration of electronics into larger system-of-systems architectures within the Drone Armor program
Document analysis methods, test results, and engineering recommendations in clear technical reports and briefings
Technical Leadership & Collaboration
Serve as a senior technical resource for electronics engineering topics across the Drone Armor program
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers
Participate in technical reviews, design discussions, and risk assessments
Communicate complex technical concepts and findings to program management, customers, and multidisciplinary stakeholders
What Required Skills You'll Bring
Education
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with 6 years of experience
OR
10 years of relevant experience may be substituted for education
Experience
Significant experience providing professional engineering with primary application of: Physical and engineering sciences and mathematics
Electronic phenomena
Principles, techniques, and practices of electronics engineering
Experience working with electronic circuits, circuit elements, equipment, and systems related to electromagnetic or acoustical wave energy or electrical information
Experience supporting systems used for communication, computation, sensing, control, measurement, or navigation
Experience contributing to the design, analysis, testing, and integration of electronics in complex systems
Technical Competencies
Strong foundation in electronics engineering and applied electromagnetics
Experience with analysis and design tools for electronic circuits and systems (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB, or similar)
Understanding of system-level integration of electronic subsystems in complex platforms
Ability to develop clear technical documentation, test reports, and engineering presentations
Security & Citizenship
Must be a US Citizen
SECRET security clearance
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
Advanced Education & Certifications
Advanced degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
Professional certifications or specialized training in RF, communications, or sensor systems
Specialized Experience
Experience supporting DoD, C-UAS, EW, radar, communications, or related defense systems
Experience with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), EMI analysis, or RF system performance assessment
Additional Technical Skills
Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools for electromagnetic or acoustical wave propagation
Experience with system-of-systems integration and test in operational or field environments
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: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00
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
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