Software Engineer II - Secret

About the role

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About the role

Parsons is seeking an exceptionally talented Software Engineer II to join our innovative and growing engineering team! In this role, you will collaborate with all levels of leadership and work directly with both internal and external customers. You will play a key part in implementing and supporting Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) solutions, contributing to mission-critical projects that make a real impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support program and project implementation, making significant contributions to department goals and planning efforts.
• Design, build, and maintain innovative, robust, and efficient software solutions.
• Investigate and resolve software defects, ensuring high-quality systems.
• Oversee and ensure the quality of test activities during product releases.
• Engage with customers to build strong relationships and understand their needs.
• Operate software in support of large force exercises and real-world missions.
• Test and document new and existing software systems and applications.
• Collaborate with customers, engineers, and users to gather and refine requirements.
• Proactively advocate for improvements within the organization, your team, and yourself.
• Travel up to 25% (or as needed) to support projects and customer engagements.

Required Clearance

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have an active Secret clearance.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a software technical role within the Military, Department of Defense (DoD), or as a DoD Contractor.
• Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language (e.g., Java, C#, Python).
• Experience with AGILE software development methodologies and tools (Confluence, JIRA, GitHub).
• Understanding of military aircraft, vehicles, sensors, radars, weapon systems, and electronic systems.
• Basic knowledge of electronic warfare concepts.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve software production issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Experience with the full software development lifecycle: requirements gathering, testing, integration, build, deployment, and continuous monitoring.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with simulation environments and GIS tools such as STK, SimDIS, Vega Prime, Cesium, Flight Simulations, FalconView, JMPS, IMOM, ANGEL, MACE, ArcGIS, NGTS, OneSAF, JSAF, MEERKAT, AEAWorldView, and CaperX.
• Familiarity with DTED and other terrain modeling data formats.
• Knowledge of DAFIF, NAVAIDs, AIS, Link-16, IBS, and other tracking, position, and navigational formats.
• Experience with EWIR, EWDS, MIDB, or other relevant intelligence databases.
• Understanding of distributed simulation models such as DIS, TENA, or HLA.
• Foundational knowledge of EW, Electronic Attack (EA), and related platforms and capabilities.
• Knowledge of military radar, jammer, and weapon technologies, or a strong desire to learn.

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

$103,500.00 - $181,100.00

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, 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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