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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Radar/RF Engineer / Software Developer to join our team! In this role you will get to be part of a team performing modeling and simulation of defensive weapon systems of peer/near-peer adversaries. The principal focus will be on surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems comprising RF sensors; target acquisition and tracking; 6-DOF missile flyout, command, and seeker endgame; network-centric warfare techniques; command-and-control (C2/C4); and advanced RF techniques.
*While this position is posted as a Level 2 role, we are open to considering candidates with senior-level experience and qualifications. The final level and responsibilities will be determined based on the skills, experience, and expertise of the selected candidate.
What You'll Be Doing:
Participate in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software models that simulate and/or emulate real-world adversarial Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) systems within TMAP STIMS 2.0, STIMS 3.0, and/or LIVE modeling frameworks
Perform subsystem and system-level modeling and simulation derived from all-source intelligence data
Address intelligence gaps using expertise in weapon systems, waveforms, signal processing, probability of detection/intercept, electronic warfare, antennas, and electromagnetics, and analyze and implement EO/IR techniques
Develop algorithms and techniques for active/passive detection, signal processing chains, clutter mitigation, electronic attack, waveform selection/scheduling, and adaptive beamforming
Conduct engineering analysis of real-world threat weapon systems, supplementing all available all-source intelligence assessments to inform the software model lifecycle, including development, maintenance, and study support
Understand and track software model requirements to ensure alignment with customer objectives
Analyze real-world threat weapon system characteristics, capabilities, and limitations, and develop digital twin representations of those systems
Develop software using MATLAB/SIMULINK, C/C++, and/or Python to create high-fidelity models and simulations
Participate in technical discussions to support near- and long-term planning for model development and integration
Interpret engineering designs provided by the customer and collaborate with the team to develop software models that accurately represent weapon systems at the required fidelity level
Required Clearance:
Candidate must be a US Citizen
Candidate must possess an ACTIVE Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret / SCI clearance with Counterintelligence polygraph
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of experience, OR Master’s Degree with 3+ years of experience, OR Ph.D. with 1+ years of experience
Strong programming skills in C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink
Subject matter expertise in RF propagation, signal processing, track filtering, antenna design, communications, radar systems, missile/seeker, passive radar, electronic support, and/or electronic attack
Experience with modeling and simulation of weapons systems including Radar, Directed Energy Weapons, Surface-to-Air Missile Systems, RF Jammers, Missile Seekers, and/or Anti-Satellite weapons
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
EO/IR experience
Experience with threat weapon system model modeling in TMAP, ODESSA, ESAMS, AFSIM, LIVE and/or ITASE
Experience with STIMS 2.0 (Simulink), STIMS 3.0 (C++), and/or LIVE modeling frameworks/standards
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 and RF propagation
TS/SCI Clearance
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: $100,900.00 - $176,600.00We 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!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.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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.