C-UAS Field Engineer

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented C-UAS Field Engineer to join our team in Alexandria, VA!

In this role, you will provide direct technical support to our client’s C-UAS program, delivering expert engineering advice on the operation, training, maintenance, and deployment of C-UAS Radio Frequency, Electro-Optical, Acoustic, Interceptor, and software systems.

As a senior member of the engineering team, you will lead system selection efforts, support test & evaluation, and provide project planning and technical support for the fielding of C-UAS capabilities across the program.

• Supporting engineering analysis efforts related to system selection and site deployments.
• Analyzing requirements, developing acquisition documentation, and supporting configuration management of documentation.
• Supporting the test & evaluation of C-UAS improvements from testing facilities through the completion of document review.
• Providing engineering project planning and technical support for the fielding of the various C-UAS capabilities.
• Assisting in the development of training curriculum.
• Participating in maintenance procedure development.
• Participating in technical documentation reviews and modifications.
• Performing maintenance operations support, including screening and repairing electronic equipment, installing software, and installation/de-installation of equipment on vehicles, ground stations, and aerial vehicles.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science (12+ years minimum experience) — OR — associate’s degree/Technical Certification (fifteen years minimum experience).
• Practical experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting communication systems, electronic warfare systems, radars, electro-optical sensors, and networking.
• Practical experience with RF cable fabrication, RF spectrum deconfliction, and RF test equipment.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot License.
• CompTIA Linux+ certification.
• Willingness to travel domestically and overseas (up to 30%) for installation support.
• Secret clearance required with Top Secret eligible.

• Familiarity with software defined radios in the forms of receivers, transmitters, and radars.
• Self-starter experience communicating with vendors and government stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex technical processes for audiences at all levels of expertise.

• Support critical national security missions in high-visibility protective operations.
• Comprehensive internal training pipeline — we develop our people.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge C-UAS technology.
• Career growth potential in an expanding program.
• Work alongside experienced engineering and technical professionals

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