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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Command & Control (C2) Modeling & Simulation Engineer to join our innovative team! In this role, you will lead the development of advanced C2 modeling and simulation assets for Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD), Anti-Satellite (ASAT), and Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) task orders. You will provide C2-focused threat system representation and analysis to support the threat intelligence and acquisition communities.
What You'll Be Doing:
Leading the design, development, and integration of C2 modeling and simulation assets that accurately represent threat C2 behavior for BMD and ASAT scenarios.
Implementing and enhancing C2 algorithms, decision logic, and software interfaces using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C++, or similar platforms to support comprehensive threat system simulations.
Developing scenarios, conducting trade studies, and performing sensitivity analyses to evaluate C2 impacts on threat capabilities, timelines, and overall system performance.
Documenting modeling assumptions, system architectures, and results; preparing technical reports, configuration documentation, and briefings for government stakeholders.
Providing technical leadership for C2 simulation efforts, including coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, tracking technical progress, and engaging directly with customers to define and meet C2 M&S requirements.
Required Clearance:
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
8+ years of experience developing command-and-control modeling and simulation capabilities for BMD, ASAT, or similar missile defense mission areas.
Proven experience implementing C2 logic and interfaces in software, and integrating C2 models into broader threat or system-of-systems simulations.
Strong understanding of C2 concepts, timelines, decision processes, and their impact on threat system performance and engagement outcomes.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to government customers and team members.
Proficient programming skills in C++, Python, or similar languages.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience serving as a technical lead for C2 simulation projects, including task planning, coordination, and technical decision-making over multi-year efforts.
Background supporting intelligence community or missile defense organizations, including BMD, ASAT, and SAM mission and acquisition-related analyses.
Familiarity with missile defense architectures, threat system representations, and verification/validation of C2 and system-of-systems M&S.
Knowledge of AI/ML techniques and their application within C2 threat systems.
Proficiency with software engineering best practices (e.g., configuration management, Git, automated testing) and experience working in Linux, high-performance computing (HPC), or distributed simulation environments.
Experience collaborating with radar, sensor, and weapon M&S teams to ensure consistent representation of threat systems within integrated C2-centric simulations.
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: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We 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/.
Skills Required
- U.S. Citizen
- Active Secret security clearance
- Ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM discipline
- 8+ years developing command-and-control modeling and simulation capabilities for BMD, ASAT, or similar missile defense mission areas
- Proven experience implementing C2 logic and interfaces in software and integrating C2 models into system-of-systems simulations
- Strong understanding of C2 concepts, timelines, and decision processes and their impact on system performance
- Proficient programming skills in C++, Python, or similar languages
- Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to government customers and team members
- Experience as a technical lead for C2 simulation projects, including task planning and multi-year coordination
- Background supporting intelligence community or missile defense organizations (BMD, ASAT, SAM)
- Familiarity with missile defense architectures and verification/validation of C2 and system-of-systems M&S
- Knowledge of AI/ML techniques and their application within C2 threat systems
- Proficiency with software engineering best practices (configuration management, Git, automated testing) and experience with Linux, HPC, or distributed simulation environments
- Experience collaborating with radar, sensor, and weapon M&S teams
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
