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: Parsons is looking for a talented Avionics Systems Engineer to join our growing space systems team! You’ll be joining a multidisciplinary engineering organization responsible for the design, development, integration, verification, and operation of electrical and avionics systems for spacecraft, launch vehicles, and other space-based platforms. What You’ll Be Doing: Developing electrical harness assemblies for space rated applications and integrate/test higher level electrical assemblies that include microprocessor-based subsystem. Developing and maintaining spacecraft or launch vehicle avionics architectures, electrical block diagrams, schematics, and interface definitions. Defining, allocating, and managing avionics system requirements, including functional, performance, environmental, reliability, and safety requirements. Supporting the design and integration of flight computers, data-handling systems, command and data buses, electrical power systems, guidance and navigation electronics, communications systems, sensors, and actuators. Coordinating electrical and avionics interfaces across systems engineering, software, mechanical, thermal, guidance and control, mission operations, and payload teams. Developing and maintaining Interface Control Documents, wiring diagrams, connector definitions, grounding and bonding schemes, signal databases, and other technical documentation. Performing or supporting power budget, energy balance, signal integrity, electromagnetic compatibility, fault protection, reliability, and redundancy analyses. Supporting component selection, parts derating, radiation tolerance assessments, and electrical design reviews. Developing test plans, procedures, and verification matrices for unit, subsystem, hardware-in-the-loop, system-level, and mission simulations. Supporting avionics integration and test activities, including functional testing, electromagnetic interference and compatibility testing, vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, and end-to-end mission testing. Troubleshooting electrical and avionics anomalies, performing root-cause analysis, and implementing corrective and preventive actions. Preparing and presenting technical materials for system and design reviews, including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and FRR. Supporting launch-site activities, mission rehearsals, launch operations, and on-orbit commissioning or mission operations as required. Coordinating with hardware, software, manufacturing, test, quality, safety, and operations teams to ensure successful system delivery. What Required Skills You’ll Bring: Active Secret security clearance Bachelor’s degree, with additional years of experience able to count in lieu of a degree 2+ years of experience, with additional education, training, and certifications able to count towards total years of experience Familiarity with embedded software development, including a sound understanding of discrete I/O, A/D converters, microprocessor system designs, serial communications (Async/Sync RS-422, etc.), ethernet protocols, and electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, etc.). Working knowledge of SolidWorks, or equivalent, for CAD model and drawing development. Ability to support electrical testing at the launch site to support launch site operations. Experience developing, integrating, testing, or operating avionics or electrical systems for spacecraft, launch vehicles, aircraft, or other safety-critical systems. Experience with electrical system architecture, requirements development, interface definition, verification planning, and requirements traceability. Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, including circuits, digital systems, power distribution, signal interfaces, grounding, shielding, and electromagnetic compatibility. Ability to read and develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interface documents, and system block diagrams. Experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering teams and resolving complex technical issues. Strong technical writing, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Ability to work in a controlled, highly documented, and configuration-managed engineering environment. Ability to support integration, test, launch-site, or mission operations activities as required. What Desired Skills You Might Bring: Active TS/SCI security clearance Master’s degree in electrical engineering, avionics engineering, aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or a related discipline. Experience with spacecraft avionics, launch vehicle electrical systems, or space-qualified electronics. Experience with flight computers, real-time embedded systems, data buses, and communication protocols such as Ethernet, RS-422, RS-485, UART, SPI, or I²C. Experience with spacecraft electrical power systems, including batteries, solar arrays, power conditioning, and power distribution units. Knowledge of guidance, navigation, and control systems and their electrical interfaces. Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing, automated test equipment, laboratory instrumentation, or mission simulators. Familiarity with tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, DOORS, or similar engineering tools. Experience with radiation effects, parts assurance, electrical derating, reliability analysis, or fault-tolerant design. Familiarity with NASA, MIL-STD, or other applicable space systems standards. Experience supporting environmental qualification, launch-site operations, or in-flight anomaly resolution. Willingness to travel and support integration, test, launch, and mission operations at remote sites as required. Prior launch campaign experience in launch operations, spacecraft processing, or mission integration. Strong understanding of launch site operations, spacecraft integration, and ground support equipment. 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: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00 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, 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/. Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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