Expert M&S Software Developer

About the role

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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.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• 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.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• 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.
• 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

$176,900.00 - $332,400.00

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!

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!

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