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POSITION OVERVIEW:The Principal Test Engineer in this position will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Interceptor and Kill Vehicle Office (GMG) in Huntsville, AL. The Principal Test Engineer will directly support the Kill Vehicle Payload Integrated Product Team Lead and will work as part of an Integrated Test Engineering Team supporting kill vehicle development, test, and delivery activities. The Principal Test Engineer will provide support and coordination of Prime Contractor/Government activities required to develop, test, and deliver a desired capability in accordance with the Top Level Requirements (TLR) and the statement of Work (SOW).RESPONSIBILTIES:
Apply critical thinking analytical/engineering skills and problem-solving methodology to assigned tasks, to identify the problem, determine courses of action, develop paths ahead for task completion, and formulate recommendations to the Customer, status, and follow-up on task completion
Review contract developer design review objective evidence
Review and coordinate reviews of plans and procedures to verify requirements
Review test plans and test procedures for electronic and mechanical systems
Knowledge of MIL standards is a plus, especially MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-883, and MIL-STF-461
Knowledge of Systems Engineering and Test principles and applications
Review and provide comments on contract data requirements deliverables from the interceptor developer
Review test equipment designs and provide comments to the designs based on test equipment requirements specifications
Witness verification events and provide daily status to kill vehicle leadership
Review Payload schedules and plans and provide comments to eschedules and plans
Work collaboratively with government and industry to develop and maintain a stable, consistent, and verifiable technical baseline up and down the requirements specification tree
Support government and industry Requirement and Verification Working Groups to ensure kill vehicle requirements are verified
Prepare briefing, reports, and meeting summaries including recommendations for corrective actions with ability to work in a team environment to accomplish task
Support the Government by representing the interest of the Customer in working group forums, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), and any other forums required by the customer
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
At least 7 years of related experience strongly preferred; experience in MDA is desired by not mandatory
Capable for performing as a member of a team and assisting with solving complex problems
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment
BS in engineering, preferably EE, ME, or Aerospace. Or technical degree and 5 years relevant experience
Knowledge of DOORs preferred but not required
Exceptional written and verbal skills required
Secret Clearance required
Travel as required to support oversight, meetings, reviews, etc. Travel around 25% but can be as much as 50% at times.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain, or currently possess Secret clearance.Ready for action? We’re looking for the kind of people who see this opportunity and don’t hesitate to act. Parsons is a leader in the world of Technical Services and Engineering. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who have proven experience tackling some of the greatest challenges. Take your next step and apply today.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/LGBT.For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , and YouTube .