Parsons Corporation · 2 months ago
Chief Engineer, DHS CUAS Systems
Parsons Corporation is a company that values innovation and growth, and they are seeking a Chief Engineer for their DHS CUAS Systems. The role involves overseeing the design, development, and delivery of complex technical solutions while managing multiple teams and ensuring successful project execution.
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Responsibilities
Interface with customer stakeholders to define system requirements, address technical challenges, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards
Develop and manage system architectures, technical roadmaps, and design documentation to guide engineering efforts
Oversee requirements development, traceability, and verification to ensure systems meet performance, safety, and compliance standards
Serve as a resource for the businesses institutional knowledge and ensure the full team’s adherence to design best practices with a particular focus on open architecture, modular designs
Serve as the technical authority and subject matter expert, providing guidance and mentorship on engineering best practices. This includes a particular focus on driving open architecture, and modular designs
Conduct technical reviews, including design reviews, trade studies, and risk assessments, to ensure robust and reliable solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including program management, and functional organizations, to ensure smooth execution and delivery on commitments
Ensure the smooth execution of systems integration and testing efforts, including troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues
Proactively identify and manage technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success
Drive innovation by identifying and implementing advanced technologies and best practices to enhance system performance and efficiency
Support the development and maintenance of technical budgets schedules, ensuring alignment with program milestones and deliverables
Support proposal development as needed, including technical solutioning, cost estimation, and customer presentations
Provide technical leadership in the development of system-level strategies, including lifecycle management and sustainment planning
Represent the organization in technical discussions, reviews, and briefings with senior leadership and customers and other stakeholders
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the engineering team
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the organization remains competitive and forward-looking
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and information assurance requirements for system design and implementation
Qualification
Required
Active secret or higher security clearance
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Engineering or Science field with a degree or recent experience in Systems Engineering Leadership. Master's Degree preferred
15+ years of related professional experience, with at least 5+ years in a Systems Engineering leadership role
Experience developing elegant technical solutions for complex requirements generated by US Government Customers
Experience developing complex, electronic warfare, EOIR, Radar, situational awareness, command and control or similar systems
Experience generating detailed estimates that reliably represented the necessary work coupled with an ability to execute development in an Agile environment
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where rapid results save lives
Prior technical leadership experience
Experience working in high visibility roles
Preferred
Experience with Counter-UAS or UAS programs
Experience with programs/projects for DHS agencies
Familiarity with Agile development practices
Experience with all phases of the program life-cycle
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k)
Life insurance
Flexible work schedules
Holidays
Company
Parsons Corporation
Parsons is an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm for national security and global infrastructure markets.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700M2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2019-05-07IPO
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