Systems Engineer (Multiple Levels)
Parsons
Summit Point, WV · Posted May 27, 2026
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About the job
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 an amazingly talented Systems Engineers at a variety of levels to join our team! In this role you will get to play a crucial role interacting with our customers to develop requirements for CUAS solutions and then developing, integrating and delivering those systems.
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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 a 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
US citizenship is a requirement for position consideration
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 locally full time or hybrid in our Summit Point, WV CUAS Integration and Test Facility (1 hour outside DC / Northern Virginia).
Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience working with hardware
US Citizenship
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 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: 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 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!
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