Senior Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer
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 Fort Belvoir, VA
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- LocationFort Belvoir, 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 Senior Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to lead or participate in analysis of future Missile Defense System (MDS) architectures and concepts, and modeling and simulation (M&S) tool development to support architecture assessment.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Assess missile defense system capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities against current and future threats to develop potential architecture solutions that mitigate gaps and/or improve performance
- Assist in developing analysis plans, execute MDS simulation tools, post-process and assess analysis results, and prepare architecture analysis briefs/reports
- Support modeling & simulation (M&S) efforts related to the above to tailor tools to specific analysis plans
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Active Secret clearance
- Ability to obtain a TS/SCI 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.
- Solid understanding of the current MDS architecture and future concepts
- Experience in modeling, assessment, and evaluation of future missile defense architectures
- Strong skill in interpreting results and presenting findings clearly
- Excellent ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as collaboration with others to achieve objectives
- Strong time management skills and the ability to assess tasks based on their importance and urgency
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM Field with 7+ years of experience in missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
- Active TS/SCI Clearance
- Experience with AFSIM or similar MDS simulation tools/frameworks
- Background in IAMD/Cruise Missile Defense systems
- Background or experience with space systems
- Experience with the definition and use of advanced concepts and algorithms for the M&S of MDS architectures
- Experience supporting systems engineering-related architecture design activities
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 2% of the 259 Engineering (non-software) roles in Virginia listed on this site; 2 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $125,000; the middle half runs from $111,300 to $136,600.
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 8, 2026.
This listingSenior Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer$103,500 to $181,100
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Workflow Support Specialist$103,500 to $181,100
Information System Security Officer - Topsecret$103,500 to $181,100
Scheduler$103,500 to $181,100
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer (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
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-11-04
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US - VA, Fort Belvoir
Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00
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