Platform Integration Architect - TS/SCI

Parsons Corporation
Denver, CO, United States
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Abstraction Layers Systems Engineering Network Analysis Computer Engineering Distributed Computing Environment Distributed Systems Ethernet Failure Mode Effects Analysis MATLAB Machine Learning Radio-Frequency Identification PCI Express
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Job description

Parsons is seeking an exceptionally talented Platform Integration Architect to join our innovative team! In this pivotal role, you will lead the design and integration of next-generation, extensible platform ecosystems supporting defense, autonomous, and unmanned systems. You’ll shape the future of mission-critical technology while collaborating with top experts in the field., * Architect and Integrate Platforms: Lead the design, integration, and evolution of modular, scalable architectures for defense, autonomous, and unmanned systems. Define clear boundaries and integration patterns for hardware, embedded systems, and mission applications.

  • Standardize Interfaces: Develop and govern interface specifications (ICDs), hardware abstraction layers, and standardized data formats to enable rapid integration of sensors, payloads, and third-party devices.
  • Lead Sensor & Payload Integration: Oversee integration of EO/IR, LiDAR, RF, navigation, communications, and specialized payloads. Evaluate third-party solutions and ensure seamless onboarding with minimal platform changes.
  • Advance Edge Computing & Distributed Systems: Architect edge-computing and distributed processing solutions that meet SWaP-C constraints and support resilient, mission-critical operations in challenging environments.
  • Drive Communications & RF Integration: Design and integrate tactical RF networks, MANET systems, antennas, and telemetry, ensuring compliance with military standards and optimal RF performance.
  • Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Use MBSE tools and SysML modeling to define, maintain, and communicate system architectures, requirements, and interfaces throughout the platform lifecycle.
  • Lead Requirements & Verification: Translate mission objectives into technical requirements, maintain traceability, and oversee integration, verification, and validation activities from lab to field.
  • Provide Technical Leadership: Establish technical baselines, guide multidisciplinary teams, evaluate vendor solutions, and lead trade studies, risk assessments, and lifecycle reviews.
  • Resolve Issues & Drive Improvements: Lead root cause investigations, apply structured problem-solving, and implement lessons learned to continuously improve platform architectures and integration practices.

Required Clearance:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must have an active TS/SCI clearance, * Experience with Group 1-3 UAS or similar autonomous platforms.
  • Integration of autonomous capabilities onto legacy platforms.
  • Development of reusable architectures for multiple configurations.
  • RF/IR signature analysis, management, survivability, or LO considerations.
  • Integration of conformal antennas, radomes, and complex RF systems.
  • EO/IR targeting and navigation system integration.
  • Support for systems in contested/denied navigation and communications environments.
  • Experience with multi-domain autonomous systems (satellite, maritime, air, ground).
  • Production transition, manufacturing support, and qualification testing.
  • Evaluation of government, contractor, and supplier technical standards.
  • Familiarity with government acquisition and engineering lifecycle reviews.

Security Clearance Requirement: An active Top Secret SCI 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., 3 Hours Ago Hybrid Denver, CO, USA 110K-204K Annually Senior level 110K-204K Annually Senior level Machine Learning * Payments * Security * Software * Financial Services Leads software engineering teams responsible for vulnerability remediation, application ownership, application support, and delivery. Oversees development and maintenance projects, security and compliance, operational standards, resource planning, service quality, and continuous improvement. Coaches employees, manages performance and career development, coordinates cross-functional stakeholders, and ensures applications meet business requirements and quality standards. Xero

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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive engineering experience with complex defense, aerospace, autonomous, or mission-critical systems.
  • Proven leadership in systems engineering, platform integration, or systems architecture roles.
  • Experience integrating multi-domain systems (hardware, software, RF, avionics, communications, sensors).
  • Expertise in:
  • Platform and system-of-systems architecture
  • Unmanned/autonomous systems and UAS integration
  • Advanced weapons, avionics, and mission systems
  • EO/IR, LiDAR, RF, and advanced sensing technologies
  • Tactical communications, MANET radios, antennas, and radomes
  • GPS-contested/denied navigation
  • Hardware/software interface architecture, ICDs, and abstraction layers
  • Ethernet, CAN, RS-422/232, PCIe, serial, digital, and analog interfaces
  • Embedded and edge computing, SWaP-C design
  • Distributed/disconnected operations
  • Sensor and payload integration
  • Requirements development, decomposition, verification, and validation
  • MBSE, SysML, and modeling tools (Cameo/MagicDraw, Sparx EA)
  • Requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama)
  • Engineering analysis (MATLAB or similar)
  • RF modeling (Ansys HFSS or similar), spectrum/network analyzers
  • HITL and laboratory integration, flight/field testing
  • RCCA, fault-tree analysis, and FMEA

Benefits & conditions

Be an Early Applicant In-Office Air Force Academy, CO, USA 148K-267K Annually Expert/Leader In-Office Air Force Academy, CO, USA 148K-267K Annually Expert/Leader Lead the architecture and integration of modular platforms for defense, autonomous, and unmanned systems. Define interfaces, abstraction layers, data standards, and requirements; integrate sensors, payloads, RF networks, communications, embedded and edge-computing systems; and apply MBSE and SysML. Oversee verification, validation, testing, trade studies, risk assessments, vendor evaluations, and technical baselines while guiding multidisciplinary teams through laboratory, flight, and field integration. The summary above was generated by AI In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible., Salary Range: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00

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, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!, Hybrid Denver, CO, USA 35K-63K Hourly Senior level 35K-63K Hourly Senior level Fintech * Financial Services Lead and coach a branch team to acquire, deepen, and retain customer relationships while driving deposits, lending, credit card, and investment growth. Balance sales with operational risk management, partner with internal lines, promote digital banking, and complete the Branch Manager Readiness Program prior to placement.

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