Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer

Parsons

Base: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00; bonus/equity: not...
Active secret security clearance required
Master's degree with 12+ years experience
Bachelor's degree with 20+ years experience
This role supports the MDA Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorate by developing and verifying flight termination system requirements

Job Summary

  • This role supports the MDA Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorate by developing and verifying flight termination system requirements.
  • The engineer will serve as a Range Safety expert during flight tests, working groups, and functionality testing for targets programs.
  • Parsons offers best-in-class benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and flexible work schedules.

Matching Summary

This role supports the MDA Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorate by developing and verifying flight termination system requirements.

Salary

Base: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, ESOP, 401(k), life insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active Secret security clearance required
  • Master's degree with 12+ years experience
  • Bachelor's degree with 20+ years experience
  • Proficiency in RCC-319 and RCC-324 standards
  • Range Tracking Systems expertise including GPS

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with autonomous flight termination systems
  • Background in batteries, RF systems, and ordnance
  • Flight Test Range Safety experience
  • Strong communication and briefing skills
  • Ability to work in dynamic environments

Key Requirements

  • Active Secret security clearance
  • Master's degree plus 12+ years DoD program experience
  • Bachelor's degree plus 20+ years DoD program experience
  • Knowledge of missile defense or complex large DoD programs
  • Proficiency with inertial measurement and C-band tracking

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (implied by Federal Solutions and Secret clearance requirement)

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