AEGIS Based Defense Systems Engineer MBSE
Company websiteparsons.com (Parsons, opens in new tab)
Base salary $103,500 to $181,100
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Dahlgren, VA
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- LocationDahlgren, VA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Model-Based 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:
- Leads the pilot efforts of incorporating Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering into the A-BD system.
- Leads the development of a sysML A-BD System model for use in architecture definition, requirements development, and requirements verification.
- Oversee developing program specific representations within the A-BD System model being a liaison between digital engineering, requirements engineering, and the modeler.
- Provides implementation guidance and system understanding and facilitates interaction between the communities.
- Oversees sysML model of the A-BD Engineering organization and its processes in support of a more dynamic and responsive Systems Engineering Team.
- The Lead Systems Engineer drives the continuous digital transformation of the fleet's premier combat system.
- The primary mission of this role is to integrate a vast array of technical, operational, and intelligence functions, ensuring the Aegis-Based Defense remains effective against evolving threats and delivers a decisive advantage to the warfighter.
- This pivotal role is responsible for leading the adoption of modern frameworks and tools, with a focus on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- US Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline degree related to area of specialty and 5+ years of related professional experience
- NOTE: Newly-hired PhD graduates are typically hired into this level
- Mastery of MS Office suite and familiarity with collaborative tools such as Jira, Confluence or Teams
- Missile System Experience
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree in STEM Field and 7+ Years experience
- Active TS/SCI Clearance
- Prior experience with Weapons Systems Deployment
- Experience with Missile Systems Engineering
- Technical experience in one of the following areas: Fleet operations, systems engineering, missile systems, Aegis Qualifications, etc
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: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00We 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/.
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Pay in context
This role's base floor ($103,500) is above 3% of the 530 Software Engineering roles in Virginia listed on this site; 3 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $159,000; the middle half runs from $131,300 to $179,400.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingAEGIS Based Defense Systems Engineer MBSE$103,500 to $181,100
Construction Surveillance Technician - CST$103,500 to $181,100
Workflow Support Specialist$103,500 to $181,100
Information System Security Officer - Topsecret$103,500 to $181,100
Scheduler$103,500 to $181,100
Security Cooperation Manager$103,500 to $181,100
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| AEGIS Based Defense Systems Engineer MBSE (this listing) | $103,500 - $181,100 |
| Construction Surveillance Technician - CST | $103,500 - $181,100 |
| Workflow Support Specialist | $103,500 - $181,100 |
| Information System Security Officer - Topsecret | $103,500 - $181,100 |
| Scheduler | $103,500 - $181,100 |
| Security Cooperation Manager | $103,500 - $181,100 |
| Project Controls Specialist | $103,500 - $181,100 |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
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- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-07
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US - VA, Dahlgren
Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00
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