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Systems Engineer (Multiple Levels)
Parsons Corporation
Software Engineering
USD 88,400-154,700 / year + Equity
Posted on Feb 20, 2026
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 what’s possible.
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for amazingly talented Systems Engineers at a variety of levels to join our team!
Join Parsons and build your expertise in the Counter-UAS and AI/ML fields.
Are you ready to be at the forefront of two of the highest growth areas most innovative areas of engineering today? Parsons is seeking a dynamic and driven individuals to join our CUAS team and help build, test and deploy the next generation of CUAS systems to protect both our warfighters and critical infrastructure and events here at home.
By joining Parsons, you will be part of a dedicated team that values innovation, excellence, and the impact of work on national and global security. Your contributions will not only advance your career by exposing you to innovative new technologies but also ensure the safety of countless lives.
Your Next Mission Awaits
If you are passionate about contributing to a safer world and ready to take on a challenge that will transform your career, we want to hear from you. Join Parsons and be part of a company where your work makes a difference every day.
Embark on this exciting journey with Parsons—where the future of Army communications is in your hands. Apply now to become a key player in our mission-critical projects and take your career to new heights!
As a 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. In-office candidates in the NoVa / West Virgina area are preferred, but remote options are also available for well qualified self-starting candidates.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Meeting with our customers and potential customers including, DoW, DHS, DoS federal and local law enforcement as well as civilian agencies to determine their CUAS needs and help recommend CUAS system configurations optimized for their needs.
- Meeting with CUAS Sensor and Effector providers to quantify the performance of their systems.
- Supporting the integration of CUAS sensors, effectors, and other C2 / information sharing systems including Team Awareness Kit (TAK) with Parsons' DroneArmor CUAS C2 Software Product.
- 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.
- Plan for and execute participation in various customer and internal marketing demonstrations, exercises and CUAS test events.
- Support the teams Training, Sustainment and Support activies for fielded systems.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's Degree or similar experience in an STEM field with specific, recent experience in Systems Engineering
- Junior - 2+ year of experience or 6+ years of experience in lieu of degree
- Journeyman – 5+ years of experience or 11+ years of experience in lieu of degree
- Senior – 8+ years of experience or 14+ years of experience in lieu of degree
- Lead – Masters and 10+ years of experience or 16+ years of experience in lieu of degree
- Must have an active Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain one.
- Proficiency in developing and implementing custom software algorithms and applications.
- Familiarity with implementing hardware and software interfaces based on Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and/or Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
- Experience in designing, testing, debugging and documenting software.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
What Desired Skills Might You Bring to Differentiate Yourself:
- Familiarity with one or more of the following disciplines: CUAS, Electronic Warfare(EW), Command & Control (C2), Radars, EOIR/Cameras and/or Communications Electronics.
- Experience working with or developing Geospatial Systems and processing/transforming geospatial data.
- Ability to work locally full time or hybrid in our Summit Point, WV CUAS Integration and Test Facility (1 hour out side DC / Northern Virginia).
- Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites (and Parsons’ CUAS Integration Facility if a remote employee).
- Ability to mentor peers and share knowledge effectively.
- Familiarity with Java software development
- Experience with Atlassian Products & GIT
- Experience with Docker, Swing, React
- Expertise in with AI/ML algorithm development and training.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis 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: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00We 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/.