Senior Modeling and Simulation Developer
- Pay
- $120,800 – $217,400 per year
- Location
- United States · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 7 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- C++
- Python
- Software development with regular release cycles
- DevOps or DevSecOps experience
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Active Secret security clearance
- US Citizenship
Also useful
- Agile software development
- Mentoring
- Distributed processing environments
- Environmental datasets
- Command-and-Control systems
- RF propagation
About the role
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.
About the role
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior M&S Software Developer to join our team! In this role you will get to be a key part of a development team comprised 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 capture the capabilities and limitations of emerging and fielded systems.
What You'll Be Doing
- Developing and enhancing 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
- Supporting simulation studies and integrating models into larger mission-level simulations
- Algorithm and technique development supporting Sensors, Missiles, and C4 including active/passive detection, clutter modeling, electronic attack, waveform selection, adaptive beamforming, weapon/target assignment optimization
- Defining requirements and designing solutions for modeling and simulation (M&S) software
- Automated unit, system, and system-of-systems test planning, development, and execution
- Participating in technical discussions to assist in near-term and long-term planning
- Collaborating within a team and mentoring junior/mid-level software developers
Required Clearance
- Must be a US Citizen
- Candidate must have an active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or Equivalent with 8+ years of experience, OR Master's Degree with 6+ years of experience, OR Ph.D. with 4+ years of experience
- Very strong programming skills in C++ and Python
- Experience developing products with regular release cycles
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical teams and classified customers
- Experience in DevOps or DevSecOps environments
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
- Software development in a DevOps or DevSecOps environment
- Experience working in an AGILE software development team
- Mentoring experience
- Experience designing, developing, or operating code for a distributed processing environment
- Experience with working with environmental datasets, Command-and-Control and RF propagation
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
$120,800.00 - $217,400.00
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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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.
From Parsons's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Senior Modeling and Simulation Developer posting at Parsons states compensation of $120,800 – $217,400 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Parsons's official career site.
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