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Counter-Countermeasure and Threat Discrimination Program Engineer

Parsons

Company websiteparsons.com (Parsons, opens in new tab)

Base salary $134,100  to $241,400

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Huntsville, AL

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  • LocationHuntsville, AL
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (32 min ago) · observed since

About this job

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.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Counter-Countermeasure and Threat Discrimination Program Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide systems analysis expertise to develop new Missile Defense System capabilities to identify lethal objects.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Work within a multi-discipline, multi-source/industry team

  • Provide technical analysis, management, and general scientific support to MDA’s Counter- Countermeasures and Discrimination Directorate

  • Develop and formulate options for improving the Missile Defense System's discrimination and electronic protection capabilities.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Master's Degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 12 years of experience

  • Expertise in radar signal processing, scheduling, and object classification

  • Expertise in electronic protection

  • Systems engineering analysis and process management to include development and review of engineering requirements, concepts of operations, and integrated schedules

  • Prior experience in Technical performance assessments, Risk analysis and mitigation development

  • Expertise in Electronic attack/protection modeling development to support analysis and requirements development

  • Experience in developing technology maturation plans to transfer potential technologies to program offices

  • Active Secret clearance and the ability to qualify for a TS/SCI clearance


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

  • Knowledge of MDA systems engineering processes

  • Knowledge of Missile Defense fundamentals to include radar limitations

  • Knowledge of electro-optic fundamentals

  • Knowledge of radar hardware and design

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: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00We 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 ($134,100) is above 53% of the 54 Engineering (non-software) roles in Alabama listed on this site; 9 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $128,994; the middle half runs from $112,200 to $143,000.

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 range next to 6 other live Parsons roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Parsons roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Counter-Countermeasure and Threat Discrimination Program Engineer (this listing)$134,100 - $241,400
PNT/Space Integration Engineer$134,100 - $241,400
Space Situational Awareness SME$134,100 - $241,400
CSfC Principal SME & Lead Systems Architect$134,100 - $241,400
Requirement Manager - Technical Assurance$134,100 - $241,400
Chief Engineer — Radar Division$134,100 - $241,400
Roadway Practice Lead$134,100 - $241,400

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Parsons roles · How to read the bar

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2026-07-27
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Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00

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