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Systems Engineer - TS/SCI required

Parsons

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Base salary $112,200  to $196,400

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Aberdeen, MD

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  • LocationAberdeen, MD
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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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:

As a Systems Engineer at Parsons, you will join a fast-paced team supporting mission-critical requirements for the Department of War and United States Army. Become part of a diverse group of 500 professionals delivering expertise in systems integration, software and hardware engineering, and technical leadership across Aberdeen Proving Ground and Edgewood, Maryland, for a range of efforts spanning 5 years and a total value exceeding $600 million. The ideal candidate is a big-picture thinker with strong technical skills, adept at designing, integrating, and maintaining complex systems that drive Army modernization and support to the warfighter. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Oversee the full lifecycle of sophisticated software, web, and hardware systems from initial specifications through rollout and maintenance. 

  • Integrate network operating systems, application programs, and hardware devices to create cohesive, resilient solutions. 

  • Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools (e.g., MagicDraw, SysML) to develop and document system architectures. 

  • Ensure system designs are modular, scalable, interoperable, and maintainable, leveraging MOSA principles and DoD standards. 

  • Conduct technical trade studies, engineering reviews, and interface mapping to verify system interoperability and compliance. 

  • Translate organizational interoperability visions into practical, standards-based system designs. 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage specifications, design, coding, testing, and maintenance activities. 

  • Prepare technical documentation and architectural viewpoints to support Information Support Plans (ISP) and enable system 

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s to Master’s degree in an Engineering discipline. 

  • 0–10+ years of professional experience in systems engineering. 

  • TS/SCI is required

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. 

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams. 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. 

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Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with systems integration, MBSE methodologies, and tools such as MagicDraw and SysML is highly desirable. 

  • Familiarity with DoD standards and modular open systems approaches preferred. 

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.Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We 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 ($112,200) is above 18% of the 208 Software Engineering roles in Maryland listed on this site; 6 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $131,800; the middle half runs from $113,200 to $161,500.

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 6, 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
Systems Engineer - TS/SCI required (this listing)$112,200 - $196,400
Data Scientist - TS/SCI$112,200 - $196,400
Command & Control Modeling & Simulation Engineer$112,200 - $196,400
Senior Project Engineer$112,200 - $196,400
Chinese Language Enabled OSINT Collector$112,200 - $196,400
Armed Security Manager - San Antonio, TX - (VAXCOM)$112,200 - $196,400
Digital Engineer$112,200 - $196,400

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

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Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

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