Mechanical Engineer II

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a talented Mechanical Engineer II to join our team! In this role you will get to work in an experienced team environment in support of a hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) lab we maintain and operate for our customer. The candidate’s main responsibility will be analyzing, developing, and simulating various RF technologies, specifically Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Analyze, develop, and simulate various RF technologies, specifically GNSS signals

• Analyze and characterize CRPA antenna array systems

• Analyze and characterize performance of GNSS receivers

• Analyze GNSS test data and various other testing data

• Analyze and develop navigation algorithms and coupling architectures

• Analyze and characterize performance of navigation sensors such as accelerometers and gyros

• Calibrate RF equipment and RF systems in support of test events

• Prepare and deliver reports/briefings to our customer

Required Clearance:

• Must be US Citizen and have an ACTIVE Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance

• Active TS/SCI is preferred

Required Education & Experience:

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering discipline required – Master’s with 2+ years experience or Ph.D.

• Knowledge of antenna arrays, preferred CRPA experience

• Knowledge of GNSS receivers to include receiver front-end specifications and internal GNSS tracking loops and processing

• Ability to develop software receivers from acquisition to navigation solution formation

• Knowledge of GNSS/INS Integration at various levels of coupling architecture

• Be able to operate lab-grade RF equipment (Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscopes, etc.)

• C++, MATLAB and/or Python

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Knowledge of wireless communications and protocols

• Solid background in electromagnetic propagation

• Calibration of RF systems and equipment

• Machine Learning implementation

• Simulation of multiple dynamic systems

• Ability to adapt and learn new technologies quickly

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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: 

$83,300.00 – $145,800.00

We 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 committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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!