Lead Systems Engineer and Architect

Responsibilities

• Act as a key technical advisor to the Chief Engineer and executive stakeholders on technology adoption and mission alignment.
• Oversee system architecture, design documentation, and technical specifications using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Collaborate with analysts to research, model, and analyze defense capabilities within advanced simulation environments.
• Engage in technical interchange meetings with U.S. government customers to provide expertise in multi-domain architectures.
• Partner with government Product Owners within an Agile/SAFe framework to translate mission needs into technical user stories.
• Analyze complex user needs to define technical paths and guide the refinement of conceptual designs into detailed specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 15+ years of experience in software/systems engineering or technical architecture.
• 5+ years of experience in a principal, lead, or advisory role.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance and U.S. Citizenship.
• Strong background supporting DoD, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), or multi-domain defense environments.
• Proficiency with modern network protocols, microservices, cloud storage (AWS/S3), and Zero Trust security concepts.
• Experience with real-time data streaming, event-driven architectures (Kafka), and modern data formats (JSON).

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with simulation tools such as AFSIM to evaluate mission capabilities.
• Experience deploying applications in DoD/Secure environments, including Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS).
• Familiarity with the TAK Ecosystem (TAK Server, WebTAK, ATAK) or Palantir Foundry.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible work schedules.

About the Company

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today through an agile, innovative, and disruptive approach.