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# CIS Ground Support Systems Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Parsons Corporation
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Salary:** $134,100.0 - $241,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Requirements Analysis, Hardware Infrastructure, Devsecops
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9024013/cis-ground-support-systems-hardware-engineer

## About the Role

* Master's degree in engineering or related STEM discipline is required.
 * Minimum of 12 years direct experience in missile defense ground support systems is required.
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required.
 * Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills are required.
 * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is required.
 * Active security clearance (SECRET or above) is required.

 * Direct experience in digital engineering/DevSecOps development projects is desired.

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

## Description

* Assist the CIS Chief Engineer and GSS Product Lead in analyzing and defining requirements for developing, testing, and fielding GSS hardware electronic and mechanical components that must survive and operate in extreme, adversarial environments. Translate Missile Defense System (MDS) Core Standards, Mission Assurance Plan (MAP), Parts, Materials, Processes/Procedures (PMP), and other agency objectives/processes into GSS requirements.
 * Ensure that the GSS hardware systems (current and next generation interceptor launch equipment, interceptor maintenance managers, interceptor safing devices) comply with interceptor and silo interface requirements, stringent military standards for anti-tamper, environmental durability, electromagnetic compatibility, and operational survivability.
 * Evaluate the GSS development contractor's design against GSS performance requirements, as well as supply chain vulnerabilities, utilizing Trusted Foundry chips and designing out obsolete components (Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages - DMSMS) to ensure supportability for required lifecycles.
 * Assist the CIS Chief Engineer and GSS Product Lead in preparation, conduct, and after-action responsibilities for program management reviews, system requirements reviews, design reviews, project status reviews, test and acceptance events, fielding readiness reviews, and operational readiness reviews.
 * Develop and present technical reports and briefings including support to the Engineering Review Boards (ERB), other Stakeholder coordination, and Operational Capacity List (OCL) approval process.
 * Travel as required (estimated 20%).


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