In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for. **Job Description:** Ready for a challenge helping defend our country? Parsons will be hiring **Strategic Architecture Engineers** in support of the Missile Defense Agency. Our Engineers work with the MDA and function as a technical, engineering, advisory, and management support. **Duties include:** + Provide Systems Engineering expertise and knowledge + Define and evaluate Missile Defense System (MDS) capability trade space envelope, architectural performance metrics, and other high-level performance metrics as applicable Provide Prime Contractor proposal technical evaluation and analysis + Scope, execute and document the results of MDS architecture trade studies as a member of the Architecture Design Team + Support the development of Initial Requirements Documents, Architecture Requirements Packages, and other systems engineering artifacts related to the MDS, as applicable + Support the development of alternative architecture concepts addressing projected capability gaps, real world threats, and intelligence community threat estimates + Lead and coordinate the development of architecture requirements, development, and analysis in support of Service and Combatant Commands (CCMD) needs. + Lead, develop, and coordinate MDA vision and strategies to support the Warfighter, including coordinating with DoD, Joint Staff, Services, CCMDs, Intel Community (IC), Other Governmental Agencies (OGA), national labs, Industry and international partners + Support the Architecture Design Team to scope and define trade study methodologies, measures and deliverables + Support activities of the Architecture Design Team; provides, develops and delivers briefings addressing applicable trade study efforts; provides comment and review to work products developed by other Working Group members + Coordinate future technology requirements across the breadth of MDA and with DoD, Joint Staff, Services, the IC, and OGAs. + Coordinate trade study related activities and work products with teammates across the Architecture Design Team and external MDA stakeholders as applicable **Required Skills:** + Bachelors degree in a STEM program and 7+ years of experience in Systems Engineering or related work + Working knowledge of design, interface, assessment, and validation/verification requirements from a Systems Engineering perspective + Familiarity with missile defense and/or DOD processes and procedures + Ability to work independently within a fast-paced, dynamic environment + Self-starter with willingness to learn + Active Secret security clearance required **Desired Skills:** + Proficient in the Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) + Familiarity with Navy Missile Defense Systems (CEC/Aegis, etc.) + Familiarity with Army Missile Defense Systems (THAAD/PATRIOT/IBCS, etc.) + Familiarity with Air Force Missile Defense Systems (GMD/UEWRs/ABAD, etc.) + Expertise in RF/Overhead sensors/optics (EO/IR)/photonics/EW/EA/EP also a plus + Having or having eligibility for a TS/SCI Clearance. **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: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00 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/ . About Us Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.