Senior Telemetry & Trajectory Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Telemetry & Trajectory Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide technical and advisory assistance to Targets Program Office by aiding in the refinement and implementation of Target trajectories in support of the agencies flight test events to validate the weapon and system sensors.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Directorate for Test (DT) Targets program office with development of missile defense target vehicles

• Support the Targets System Engineering team in all aspects of target design, analysis, and test to include requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, test analysis and reporting

• Technical focus areas include vehicle telemetry design and analysis

• Utilize knowledge, skills and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development

• Configure and operate telemetry data acquisition equipment during test events

• Perform vehicle telemetry data decommutation, reduction, conversions, etc.

• Generate target vehicle visualizations, situational awareness displays, and reports/briefings

• Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering tools

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field (e.g., physics, engineering, math)

• 7+ years of experience in missile defense related or other DoD programs/projects

• Active DoD Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship

• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages

• Experience with telemetry systems, data acquisition, and analysis

• Familiarity with version control tools (Git, SVN)

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes

• Experience in any or all of the following disciplines: Design, CAD, Trajectory, Radar Cross Section (RCS) Signatures, Optical Signatures

• Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks

• Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel

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: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

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, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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!

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