Sr. Lead RF Software Engineer - TS/SCI CI

Job Description

The Lead RF Software Engineer performs the following technical tasks as a leader in the Airborne Sensing (ABS) Group (75% to 80% of the time):

• Takes a lead role in Developing the software to bring RF, Wireless, SIGINT, ELINT, and/or Electronic Warfare solution designs to fruition, drawing from experience with:
• Implementing real time DSP algorithms for modulation/demodulation, filtering, channelization, detection, and estimation
• Implementing and testing ultra-time-sensitive location estimations, and event-driven frameworks
• Authoring low-level code to maximize efficiency and keep runtimes manageable
• Developing algorithms for signal detection, classification, geolocation, and parameter estimation (e.g., frequency, bandwidth, modulation type, direction of arrival)
• Implementing feature extraction, time frequency analysis, and spectral analysis pipelines
• Integrating machine learning or statistical techniques for signal identification, anomaly detection, and emitter recognition
• Designing schemas and APIs to store, query, and serve RF derived metadata to downstream systems
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for complex signal processing and RF applications
• Using containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman) and orchestration frameworks (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker Swarm) to deploy scalable, high-performance RF/DSP services
• Reviews and approves the code developed by subordinates for merging into the appropriate product baseline.
• Leads efforts for the adoption of standards, processes, procedures, and tools appropriate for the projects and technologies our team supports.
• Collaborates and coordinate with external and internal customers and partners – builds collaborative relationships through effective communications and outreach.
• Demonstrates entrepreneurial/strategic mindset – wants to be a part of improving and growing a business.

Led Leadership Activities

The Lead RF Software Engineer also performs the following leadership activities (20 to 25% of the time):

• Serves as the Technical Lead for multiple interwoven programs to provide software-based prototype capabilities to the war fighter.
• Provides oversight for design, development, documentation, and testing of complex tactical and national software systems from concept development through transition to operations.
• Provides technical leadership for both Parsons and subcontractor team members with an eye toward providing the best solution and capabilities on schedule to our customers for transition to operations.
• Analyzes data from operational data flows to provide recommendations for refinement to improve capability utilization and trade space analysis for higher priority solutions.
• Provides functional management of the Airborne Sensing Software and DSP development team to include, but not limited to, timekeeping approvals, goal setting, conducting performance reviews, and providing professional mentorship.
• Participates in solutions for new programs, proposals, and pre-proposal efforts to develop concepts and mission requirements into viable system architectures for successful proposals and program execution (as-needed basis).
• Aids the ABS Product Manager and Business Area Lead with the development of technical roadmaps and strategy.

Required Skills

You'll bring the following skills:

• A Master’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in software or DSP development and personnel management
• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
• Experience in cloud-based Continuous Integration/ Continuous Development pipelines
• Experience with source-code analysis and resolution
• Experience with data analysis for trade space consideration of complex system designs
• Background in real-time software development for software-based RF, Wireless, SIGINT, ELINT, and/or Electronic Warfare capabilities
• Background and working level knowledge of digital signal processing, waveform development, data analytics, software-defined radios, and software development
• Experience in developing customer-facing documentation of specifications, ICDs, design reviews, and test documentation.

Desired Skills

You'll bring the following skills:

• Experience with proposal writing and building customer relations
• Working knowledge of Software Development Frameworks
• Previous IC or DoD-related RF, Wireless, SIGINT, ELINT, and/or Electronic Warfare systems program/project work experience

Security Clearance Requirements

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements. U.S. Citizenship is required. Security Clearance Requirement An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $176,900.00 - $332,400.00.