Senior EWIRDB Engineer - Secret

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

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

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee stock ownership plan
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Flexible work schedules
Paid holidays

Job Description

Parsons is a global leader in the defense, intelligence, and infrastructure sectors, committed to delivering innovative and mission-critical solutions to US government customers. With a strong emphasis on valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, Parsons has created a culture where talented professionals can thrive and push the boundaries of what is possible. As a company, Parsons is deeply invested in the wellbeing and career development of its employees, offering best-in-class benefits, financial wellness programs, and opportunities for continuous learning and advancement. The company promotes diversity and equal opportunity, ensuring that all qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

The Sr. EWIRDB Engineer role at Parsons represents an exciting opportunity for professionals with expertise in electronic warfare and radar signal analysis to make a significant impact on national security. In this position, you will perform detailed all-source analysis of signals emitted by some of the most advanced air defense systems globally. Your analytical work will directly influence the survivability and effectiveness of US aircraft and missions, playing a vital role in protecting the nation’s critical assets from threats on Earth and in cyberspace.

As a Sr. EWIRDB Engineer, you will harness your knowledge of ELINT and all-source intelligence analysis to develop parametric and algorithmic characterizations of designated radar signals. This includes defining scan patterns, waveforms, pulse characteristics, transmitter specifications, antenna patterns, radio frequency properties, and overall radar performance. You will utilize specialized tools such as the EWIRDB and SERF manager according to APGTE standards to populate and maintain an up-to-date electronic warfare intelligence database. Additionally, you will resolve technical quality control issues, provide valuable technical inputs to program management, and coordinate closely with government analysts and signal experts.

This role demands a collaborative mindset, as you will work within a team environment mentoring junior and mid-level analysts, sharing your expertise, and contributing to intelligence mission data activities and various conferences or meetings. Parsons values the leadership qualities brought by seasoned experts and encourages continuous professional growth while recognizing the critical contributions of individuals who support the defense mission.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $112,200 to $196,400 and requires an active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph. The job offers flexible work schedules and exceptional benefits designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance, including medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, retirement plans like 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and more.

Joining Parsons means becoming part of a forward-thinking Federal Solutions team dedicated to delivering excellence in defense, security, intelligence, and infrastructure. If you are passionate about leveraging your skills in radar and signal analysis to safeguard our nation and enjoy working in a dynamic, supportive environment, this role offers an unparalleled career path. Imagine your next career move with Parsons, where your talent will be nurtured, and the sky is the limit for your growth and success.

Job Requirements

  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
  • Will consider additional years of experience in lieu of a degree

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in STEM field with 8+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience, or Ph.D. with 2+ years of experience
  • Experience in ELINT and all-source intelligence analysis
  • Expertise in radar and/or detailed signal analysis
  • Proficiency using EWIRDB, associated tools, and standards
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply military standards (MIL-STD) and specifications ensuring program deliverables and technical solutions are compliant with DoD requirements
  • Radar modeling expertise (desired)
  • Strong briefing skills (desired)
  • Mentoring experience (desired)

Job Duties

  • Performing all-source analysis of world-wide radar signals
  • Working with electronic intelligence data sources
  • Developing parametric and algorithmic characterizations of designated radar signals including scan patterns definitions, waveform selection algorithms, pulse characteristics, pulse repetition intervals, transmitter characteristics, effective radiated power, antenna characteristics, radio frequency, antenna patterns, and overall radar performance descriptions
  • Populating the EWIRDB with signal data parametric and algorithmic characterizations at Tier I, II, or III levels according to APGTE standards using the SERF manager
  • Resolving technical quality control issues identified by the SERF manager
  • Providing technical inputs to support the EWIRDB Program Management Office efforts to review and revise the EWIRDB standards development process
  • Coordinating with government all-source analysts and signal experts
  • Supporting Intelligence Mission Data activities and EWIR conferences and adhoc meetings
  • Collaborating within a team and mentoring junior/mid-level all-source analysts

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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