Expert M&S Software Developer

About the Role

Parsons is seeking an exceptionally talented Expert M&S Software Developer to join our team! In this role, you will be a key member of a collaborative development team of engineers and software developers, working together to assess systems and develop medium-to-high fidelity software models of real-world threat weapon systems that accurately capture the capabilities and limitations of both emerging and fielded systems.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and enhance software digital twins using C++ and Python on Windows and Linux platforms, including:
  • Modeling advanced threat systems such as Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (SAMs), radar platforms, and missile seekers.
  • Developing high-fidelity propagation effects, including terrain masking, refraction, and over-the-horizon propagation.
  • Creating tracking filters and signal processing chains for radar and electronic warfare systems.
• Support simulation studies and integrate models into larger mission-level simulations.
• Develop algorithms and techniques for Sensors, Missiles, and C4, including active/passive detection, clutter modeling, electronic attack, waveform selection, adaptive beamforming, and weapon/target assignment optimization.
• Understand and develop engineering designs provided by the customer, collaborating with the team to create software models at the required fidelity to meet customer goals.
• Define requirements and design solutions for modeling and simulation (M&S) software.
• Plan, develop, and execute automated unit, system, and system-of-systems tests.
• Participate in technical discussions to support both near-term and long-term planning.
• Collaborate within a team environment and mentor junior and mid-level software developers.

Required Clearance

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active Top Secret clearance.
• Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with a counterintelligence polygraph.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 20+ years of relevant experience.
• Deep understanding of real-world threat weapon system characteristics, capabilities, and limitations, and the digital twin representations of those systems.
• Advanced proficiency in C++ and Python programming languages.
• Experience developing products with regular release cycles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical teams and classified customers.
• Proven experience working in DevOps and DevSecOps environments.

Desired Skills

• Software development experience in a DevOps or DevSecOps environment.
• Experience working in an AGILE software development team.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.
• Experience designing, developing, or operating code for distributed processing environments.
• Experience working with environmental datasets, Command-and-Control, and RF propagation.

Security Clearance Requirement

An active Top Secret security clearance is required to apply, however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph clearance prior to the start date.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary Range: $176,900.00 - $332,400.00
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays