Senior Systems Engineer - US - CA, Pasadena

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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.  Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Contributes to and may lead small teams in planning and implementation of large programs, and regularly interfaces with senior management.

• Plays a role in overall functional strategic planning.

• Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range plans and objectives.

• Applies advanced principles, theories, and concepts.

• Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline degree related to area of specialty and 

• 8+ years of related professional experience

• Eligibility to obtain Professional Engineering license

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Evaluate technical processes using any of the following approaches: Systems optimization, Model-based systems engineering, Utility Theory (ways of making decisions and understanding decision support tools), Lifecycle assessment, Value engineering, Multidisciplinary optimization (MDO), Probabilistic design

• Develop Systems Engineering Documents: Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP), Functional Description Document (FDD), System Requirements Document (SRD), Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM)

• Knowledge of Verification/validation strategies

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work in teams. 

• Proven ability to perform in a lead capacity on a project. 

• Ability to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. 

• Knowledge of application development tools. 

• Ability to identify systems enhancements and new capabilities, concept demonstrators, capability business cases. 

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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: 

$96,400.00 - $168,700.00

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 (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!