Parsons Corporation

RF, Radar Defensive Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer - Principal

LocationHuntsville, AL
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.


Job Description

Parsons is seeking a talented, Principal-level Engineer and/or Software Developer to join our Defensive Threat Systems Modeling and Simulation (M&S) team supporting the warfighter and prominent acquisition and intelligence programs within the Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC). The candidate will be an integral 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. The role includes analysis of fielded and emerging SAM systems; hardware and software assessments; prototyping of radar platforms, missile seekers, and datalinks; passive RF detection; electronic support and attack; and development of medium and high-fidelity production models using STIMS 2.0 TMAP, STIMS 3.0 TMAP, and LIVE modeling standards/frameworks.

The Parsons team supports a customer providing a critical role in our nation’s defense by assessing, developing, and bringing together intelligence-backed, medium- to high-fidelity threat system models from across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise into an integrated wargame simulation environment. Parsons has supported this customer for 25+ years with an established, growing team and customer relationships!


What You'll Be Doing

Participating in the design, development, test, and maintenance of software models simulating and/or emulating real-world, adversarial (threat) Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) Systems within TMAP STIMS 2.0, STIMS 3.0, and/or LIVE modeling frameworks
Engineering analysis of real-life threat weapon systems supplementing all available all-source intelligence assessments informing software model lifecycle including development, maintenance, and study support
Understanding, refinement, communication, and tracking of software model requirements
Deep understanding of real-world threat weapon system characteristics, capabilities, and limitations and the digital twin that represents that system
Developing software using MATLAB/SIMULINK, C/C++, and/or Python
Leading technical discussions to assist in near- and long-term planning
Working closely with the customer to understand and deliver quality products that accomplish the mission
Understanding and/or developing engineering designs supplied by the customer and working with a team to develop software models that represent the weapon system at the fidelity necessary to meet customer goals


What Required Skills You'll Bring

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 10+ years of experience OR Master's Degree with 8+ years of experience OR Ph.D. with 6+ 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
Subject matter expertise 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
Ability to provide mentorship, task leadership, and organizational advice and counsel on EO/IR and RF-based weapon system modeling
Ability to develop innovative solutions/principles and work on complex problem sets in SAM weapon system modeling areas


Required Clearance

Candidate must be a US Citizen
Candidate must have an ACTIVE Secret Clearance and be willing/able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance


What Desired Skills You'll Bring

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


Minimum Clearance Required To Start


Secret

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: $144,800.00 - $260,600.00

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!

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/.

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