Systems Engineer

at Parsons

Record last updated: 7/24/2026 3:47:38 PM

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Current Days Open
78
Reqs Seen
3
Current Min Salary
$103,500.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$181,100.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
303
First Seen
6/25/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$86,700.00 (Yearly)
6/4/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$181,100.00 (Yearly)
7/24/2026

Full Job Description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine whats possible. Job Description: Parsons is seeking to hire a Systems Engineer for a U.S. Government contract in support of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The Systems Engineer will provide end-to-end hard-skilled multi-discipline engineering knowledge supporting international nuclear/radiological detection and border surveillance/security projects in challenging and dynamic international environments. What You'll Be Doing: Provide systems engineering support in multiple discipline areas including command & control, detection/surveillance, communications, networking, site security, power, and infrastructure construction for OCONUS projects. Provide system engineering technical support of the project via scope/requirements development, requirements management, system design development, bill of materials development, integration, test/turnover. Assist with development of the overall technical solutions, deliverables, and quality of assigned projects. Support development of systems engineering documents for delivery to the client such as system engineering plans, system requirements traceability documents, preliminary/critical/final as-built system design solutions, equipment bill of materials, test plans, test reports, and US government client turnover reports. Participate in OCONUS site surveys to validate project requirements and/or develop derived requirements to ensure the system designs meet client requirements and end user mission needs. Assist with development of project assessments, market research reports, and analysis of alternatives to define optimal technical solutions for project equipment such as nuclear/radiological detection/ID systems, C2 software, VMS software, GSR/ASR radar, maritime radar/VTS, surveillance/security EO/IR cameras, PTP/PMP radio links, satellite links, IP networks, IT servers/workstations, UPS and renewable power systems. Participate in OCONUS testing of installed systems to ensure the system designs meet client requirements and end user mission needs. Assist the Senior Project Manager with proposals and equipment pricing/procurements. Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate. What Required Skills You'll Bring: Bachelors degree in engineering or related technical/scientific field. 5+ years of related work experience in systems engineering. Must be willing to travel 25% domestically and internationally. Must be a U.S. citizen residing in the Continental US. What Desired Skills You'll Bring: Experience working on nuclear/radiological detection projects or border surveillance/security projects is preferred. Experience working on international programs is preferred. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly, conduct presentations to the field team/clients/stakeholders and interface effectively with a diverse group of foreign officials and US government clients with tact and diplomacy. Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and Visio. Knowledge of AutoCAD drawings, MATLAB engineering, GIS site evaluation, and/or radio communication propagation planning/simulation software is preferred. Knowledge and experience in command and control (C2), maritime domain awareness (MDA), and surveillance/security video management system (VMS) software packages is preferred. Security Clearance Requirement: None 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 whats next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00 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, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. 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 employees wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons questAPPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/. Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrows solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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