Systems Engineer, Sr Lead

$149,900 - $269,800/Yr

Parsons - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Senior

Colorado Springs, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Lead Systems Engineer at Parsons will play a crucial role in supporting the Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC) within the Multi-Domain Sensing Program (MDSP). This position focuses on providing expertise in space-based overhead persistent infrared (OPIR) systems and conducting force design analysis for the Missile Warning, Tracking, and Defense (MWTD) Mission Area. The role involves managing technical aspects of force design work, collaborating with various stakeholders, and delivering clear analytic results to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Assist MWTD Division Chief with managing the technical aspects of all assigned force design work
• Provide recommendations for designing and conducting large-scale technical analysis at the enterprise and system levels
• Collaborate and coordinate on force design technical efforts with multiple external agencies and stakeholders
• Identify deficiencies and shortcomings in planned or ongoing force design analysis and provide options for fixing them
• Integrate outputs from multiple working groups and technical disciplines into clear analytic results and recommendations
• Document and communicate interim and final technical findings and results in a clear manner that is understandable to senior-level decision makers
• Actively participate in regular and ad hoc force design meetings and technical exchanges

Requirements

• 10+ years technical experience with space systems
• Technical understanding and experience with OPIR space and ground systems
• Experience with space design, architecture, and/or system development
• Experience conducting technical analysis, force design studies, or Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
• Understanding of Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) requirements and system implementation
• STEM advanced degree
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility, ability to be cleared for SAP, and be able to successfully pass a Counter-Intelligence polygraph
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to understand complex technical issues and produce recommendations for a wide audience
• Ability to quickly create decision-quality materials for senior leaders
• Ability to apply critical thinking in complex and dynamic organizational environments
• Ability to travel as needed

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays