[Hiring] Subject Matter Expert - Border Security @Parsons Corporation

Role Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Subject Matter Expert with experience deploying advanced sensors and/or electronics to the US Border for the Department of Homeland Security to join our team!

As a Subject Matter Expert - Systems Engineer at Parsons, you will play a crucial role interacting with our customers to develop requirements for CUAS solutions and then developing, integrating and delivering those systems. This position requires a blend of creativity, technical expertise, a collaborative mindset and the ability to complete assignments with limited supervision.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Meeting with our CBP customers and potential customers to determine their CUAS requirements and help guide them to CUAS system configurations optimized for their needs.
• Leading the CUAS team in designing, integrating, testing, and fielding CUAS solutions to the southern border environment.
• Providing the team domain expertise on the IT, power, and operational infrastructure that exists on the southern border.
• Ensuring the team adheres to all CBP preferred design best practices and prepares appropriately for all test events.
• Liaising with customer representatives, stakeholders, peer contractors, etc. to ensure transparent and effective technical and programmatic communication with our CBP customers.
• Helping the team to define and prioritize and implement new features and capabilities in our DroneArmor C2 Software Product line based on customer feedback and strategic planning.
• Planning for and executing participation in various customer and internal marketing demonstrations, exercises and CUAS test events.
• Supporting the team’s Training, Sustainment and Support activities for systems fielded with the US Coast Guard.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and at least 11 years of relevant experience
• At least 6 years of direct specialized experience in this area
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when required
• Substantial USCG systems integration and/or Systems Engineering domain expertise

Requirements

• Previous experience either working for CBP managing the integration, fielding, and/or sustainment of electronic surveillance systems on the southern border OR experience supporting the fielding of complex electronic systems on USCG vessels as a member of a civilian/defense contractors’ technical staff
• Must have an active Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain one
• Experience in designing, testing, debugging and documenting complex hardware and software systems

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree in a STEM field
• Systems Engineering experience
• Familiarity with one or more of the following disciplines: CUAS, Electronic Warfare (EW), Command & Control (C2), Radars, EOIR/Cameras and/or Communications Electronics
• Previous service with the USCG, US Navy, Merchant Marines, etc.
• Ability to mentor peers and share domain expertise effectively
• Familiarity with Java software development
• Experience with Atlassian Products & GIT
• Experience with Docker, Swing, React
• Expertise in AI/ML algorithm development and training

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays to fit your busy lifestyle