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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AEGIS Based Defense Sr Systems Engineer - **Company:** Parsons Corporation - **Location:** Dahlgren, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $134,100.0 - $241,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Modeling and Simulation - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A7055D9F95FD42CE87A16E3AFBF637F7/job/ ## About the Role * US Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance * Master's Degree in STEM field * 12+ years of experience * Mastery of MS Office suite and familiarity with collaborative tools such as Jira, Confluence or Teams * Aegis Weapon System Experience What Desired Skills You'll Bring: * Active TS/SCI Clearance * Prior experience with Aegis Weapons Systems Baselines * Experience with Missile Systems Engineering * Technical experience in one of the following areas: Fleet operations, systems engineering, missile systems, Aegis Qualifications, etc. ## Description Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented AEGIS Based Defense Senior Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will be part of a talented and mission oriented professional team of federal engineers, active-duty Naval Officers and Contract staff who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get missile defense capability out to the Fleet. You will also be part of a team of some of the best and brightest Engineers and scientists our country has to offer. What You'll Be Doing: * Participate actively in Integration Exchanges to resolve design and interface challenges for interdependent capabilities. * Provide technical expertise for the development and upgrading of interceptors, radar systems, and launcher systems. * Support the integration of various components into a cohesive and effective system-of-systems. * Identify, analyze, and mitigate program risks in collaboration with the program office and other stakeholders. * Assist in the development and maintenance of an integrated master schedule. * Support all phases of testing, from planning and preparation to execution and analysis. * Support the Aegis-Based Defense (ABMD) Software Development Program Manager Engineer, In-service Readiness Officer Engineer, and all ABMD Baseline Managers. * Demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of crucial disciplines including Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Software Development, Baseline Certification, Training, Risk Management, Safety, Security, Reliability, Cyber/Information Assurance, and Program Protection. * Perform deep analysis to document and justify requirements for Aegis Sea-Based and Aegis Shore Facility Weapon Systems, ensuring a clear and traceable rationale for all subsystem functions. * Implement assessment processes and approve key configuration-managed artifacts, including the Requirements Management Plan, Systems Engineering Plan, and assessments of lower-level specification traces (A-level to Element-specifications and Contract Deliverables). * Drive the resolution of technical uncertainties by tracking and resolving Test Observation Reports (TORs), Proposed Revisions (PRs), and Software Change Reports (SWCRs). Manage system deviations through Request for Deviation or Waiver (RDW), Ballistic Missile Defense System Deficiency Reports (BDRs), and participation in the Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS). * Leverage extensive documentation and digital tools, including monthly DOORS / Digital Model Reviews, Fleet Support Operation Center (FSOC), and Confluence. * Produce and review various meeting minutes, briefs, Element Unique Memos, Element Unique Requirements Attachments, a Threat Prioritization List, and Executive Summaries to ensure clear communication and program alignment. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Get security done: streamlining application security with Aikido](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1638-get-security-done-streamlining-application-security-with-aikido) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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