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65 Parsons Lead Systems Engineer Jobs Hiring Near You
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be ... Lead the development of system architectures and the integration of software and hardware ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site
$73.90 - $121.94/hr
PEMCCO is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across the design, development, integration, testing, implementation, and sustainment of advanced systems supporting critical ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site
$73.90 - $121.94/hr
PEMCCO is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across the design, development, integration, testing, implementation, and sustainment of advanced systems supporting critical ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site
$73.90 - $121.94/hr
PEMCCO is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across the design, development, integration, testing, implementation, and sustainment of advanced systems supporting critical ...
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Lead Systems Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site
$73.90 - $121.94/hr
PEMCCO is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across the design, development, integration, testing, implementation, and sustainment of advanced systems supporting critical ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site
$73.90 - $121.94/hr
PEMCCO is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across the design, development, integration, testing, implementation, and sustainment of advanced systems supporting critical ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site
$73.90 - $121.94/hr
PEMCCO is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across the design, development, integration, testing, implementation, and sustainment of advanced systems supporting critical ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Huntsville, AL · On-site
The Lead Systems Engineer serves as the technical authority for assigned efforts, providing engineering leadership, establishing the technical baseline, mentoring engineering teams, and serving as ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Huntsville, AL · On-site
The Lead Systems Engineer serves as the technical authority for assigned efforts, providing engineering leadership, establishing the technical baseline, mentoring engineering teams, and serving as ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Kirtland Air Force Base, NM · Hybrid
$116K - $145K/yr
Auria is looking to hire a Lead Systems Engineer to support HADES. This opening requires full-time presence in Kirtland AFB, NM The Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Kirtland Air Force Base, NM · Hybrid
$116K - $145K/yr
Auria is looking to hire a Lead Systems Engineer to support HADES. This opening requires full-time presence in Kirtland AFB, NM The Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$116K - $145K/yr
Auria is looking to hire a Lead Systems Engineer to support HADES. This opening requires full-time presence in Kirtland AFB, NM The Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$116K - $145K/yr
Auria is looking to hire a Lead Systems Engineer to support HADES. This opening requires full-time presence in Kirtland AFB, NM The Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
The Lead Systems Engineer will coordinate with other technical leaders and establish priorities for engineering activities and a framework for the team's execution in areas including requirement ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
The Lead Systems Engineer will coordinate with other technical leaders and establish priorities for engineering activities and a framework for the team's execution in areas including requirement ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Suitland, MD · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
Lead Systems Engineer Job #1071 U.S. Citizenship is required Must be in person in Suitland, MD We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME)-level Lead Systems Engineer to plan, coordinate, and ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Suitland, MD · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
Lead Systems Engineer Job #1071 U.S. Citizenship is required Must be in person in Suitland, MD We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME)-level Lead Systems Engineer to plan, coordinate, and ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Hazelwood, MO · On-site
Lead Systems Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (Level 4) to join the team in Hazelwood, MO . The Lead Systems Engineer ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Hazelwood, MO · On-site
Lead Systems Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (Level 4) to join the team in Hazelwood, MO . The Lead Systems Engineer ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Hazelwood, MO · On-site
Lead Systems Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (Level 4) to join the team in Hazelwood, MO . The Lead Systems Engineer ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Hazelwood, MO · On-site
Lead Systems Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (Level 4) to join the team in Hazelwood, MO . The Lead Systems Engineer ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$125K - $175K/yr
Lead Systems Engineer - Job Title: Lead Systems Engineer (Req 2) Department: Engineering Reports To: Program Manager and Engineering Director FLSA Status: Exempt / Full-time Salary Range: $125,000 ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$125K - $175K/yr
Lead Systems Engineer - Job Title: Lead Systems Engineer (Req 2) Department: Engineering Reports To: Program Manager and Engineering Director FLSA Status: Exempt / Full-time Salary Range: $125,000 ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Hazelwood, MO · On-site
Lead Systems Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (Level 4) to join the team in Hazelwood, MO . The Lead Systems Engineer ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Hazelwood, MO · On-site
Lead Systems Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (Level 4) to join the team in Hazelwood, MO . The Lead Systems Engineer ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Hazelwood, MO · On-site
Lead Systems Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (Level 4) to join the team in Hazelwood, MO . The Lead Systems Engineer ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Hazelwood, MO · On-site
Lead Systems Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (Level 4) to join the team in Hazelwood, MO . The Lead Systems Engineer ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Reston, VA · On-site
SAIC is seeking Lead Systems Engineer for a Lead Systems Integrator (LSI) Team supporting the Department of the Air Force Integrated Fires Command and Control (DIFC2) program of record. As the Lead ...
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Lead Systems Engineer
Reston, VA · On-site
SAIC is seeking Lead Systems Engineer for a Lead Systems Integrator (LSI) Team supporting the Department of the Air Force Integrated Fires Command and Control (DIFC2) program of record. As the Lead ...
New
Lead Systems Engineer
Reston, VA · On-site
$200K - $240K/yr
As the Lead Systems Engineer, you will provide oversight and expertise in the design, development, and integration of sophisticated systems to meet the requirements of a critical system of systems.
New
Lead Systems Engineer
Reston, VA · On-site
$200K - $240K/yr
As the Lead Systems Engineer, you will provide oversight and expertise in the design, development, and integration of sophisticated systems to meet the requirements of a critical system of systems.
New
Lead Systems Engineer
Reston, VA · Hybrid
$200K - $240K/yr
As the Lead Systems Engineer, you will provide oversight and expertise in the design, development, and integration of sophisticated systems to meet the requirements of a critical system of systems.
New
Lead Systems Engineer
Reston, VA · Hybrid
$200K - $240K/yr
As the Lead Systems Engineer, you will provide oversight and expertise in the design, development, and integration of sophisticated systems to meet the requirements of a critical system of systems.
New
Lead Systems Engineer
Reston, VA · On-site
SAIC is seeking Lead Systems Engineer for a Lead Systems Integrator (LSI) Team supporting the Department of the Air Force Integrated Fires Command and Control (DIFC2) program of record. As the Lead ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Reston, VA · On-site
SAIC is seeking Lead Systems Engineer for a Lead Systems Integrator (LSI) Team supporting the Department of the Air Force Integrated Fires Command and Control (DIFC2) program of record. As the Lead ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$125K - $175K/yr
Lead Systems Engineer - Job Title: Lead Systems Engineer (Req 2) Department: Engineering Reports To: Program Manager and Engineering Director FLSA Status: Exempt / Full-time Salary Range: $125,000 ...
Lead Systems Engineer
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$125K - $175K/yr
Lead Systems Engineer - Job Title: Lead Systems Engineer (Req 2) Department: Engineering Reports To: Program Manager and Engineering Director FLSA Status: Exempt / Full-time Salary Range: $125,000 ...
Lead Systems Engineer
$190K - $265K/yr
The Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) has ownership and responsibility over the requirements, verification, and validation (RV&V) efforts. The LSE is responsible for execution of day-to-day SE process ...
Lead Systems Engineer
$190K - $265K/yr
The Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) has ownership and responsibility over the requirements, verification, and validation (RV&V) efforts. The LSE is responsible for execution of day-to-day SE process ...
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Posted 13 days ago
Parsons rating
7.7
Based on 46 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
268th of 450 rated engineering
Job description
* Lead the development of system architectures and the integration of software and hardware subsystems
* Lead and assist in meetings to negotiate solutions across subsystems and disciplines (software, hardware, modeling, and analysis) * Manage and lead systems engineering Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) Requirements: * Experience with systems engineering applied to ground- or air-based radar, communications, or RF systems
* BS (STEM) w/ 3+ years of experience
* Experience with all aspects of systems engineering, including developing, designing, allocating, and managing user and system-level requirements; calculating measures of performance and measures of effectiveness; leading the development of a system architecture; evaluating design tradeoffs; balancing technical risk between systems; defining and assessing interfaces; and providing oversight of verification and validation activities
* Experience in test and evaluation planning
* Systems engineering experience with radar/RF software and hardware subsystems
* Clearly communicates complex ideas and produces/presents clear, well-organized presentations in relevant terms for audiences at all levels
* This position requires the selected candidate to hold an active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance, which requires US citizenship while working in support of a government contract. Desired Qualifications: * 5+ years of experience in radar and/or other RF system design, development, engineering, test, evaluation, and data analysis
* Object-oriented programming knowledge
* Experience with Matlab and C++ programming
* Experience with DoD systems engineering processes and tools, including DOORS and DoDAF
* Experience developing systems architectures/frameworks
* Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)
* Goal-oriented with excellent people skills, ability to work in a team environment, strong work ethic, and proactive in all manners related to the job 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: $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, 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! 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/ .
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Industry
Civil engineering construction and public relations agencies
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Centreville, VA, US