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Job Description:
Parsons Corporation is currently searching for a full-time Software Developer Junior position at our Chantilly, VA location. This will lead teams in the design, development, and maintenance of complex systems. We meet customer and mission needs by leveraging cutting-edge research and technology, using small teams to rapidly get capabilities into the hands of the warfighter. Our technical efforts focus on signal processing, image processing, full-motion video, mission planning, and data analytics.
As a leading member of our team, you would work on one or more efforts at a time, assisting and managing multiple parts of the development process, from understanding customer requirements, to design, development, testing and deployment. Senior members at BRE also directly assist with winning new work, writing proposals, and interacting with the customer. Since we deal with specific customer needs, it will be necessary to understand the problem, to utilize methods from a potentially wide variety of domains, produce functional solutions, and see the efforts through to completion. Opportunities to cross-cut technical areas and hone adjacent skills abound.
What You'll Be Doing:
Work closely with engineers, analysts, and other developers to brainstorm and implement creative solutions for customer needs.
Share expertise in software development, signal processing, and data analytics to guide the team toward achieving program objectives.
Take a leadership role in defining the technical direction of projects, ensuring that the team’s efforts align with customer requirements and mission goals.
Mentor junior team members, providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and problem-solving approaches.
Contribute to the development of high-quality software solutions, leveraging programming languages like Python and C/C++ in a Linux environment.
Collaborate with team members to test and refine code, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance.
Work with tools and frameworks such as AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and machine learning libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) to enhance the team’s capabilities.
Explore and implement advanced techniques in digital signal processing, geolocation, and high-performance computing.
Participate in brainstorming sessions to identify innovative approaches and refine technical designs.
Provide regular updates to team members and stakeholders, fostering transparency and collaboration.
Help the team stay ahead of the curve by researching and integrating emerging technologies and methodologies.
Ensure that the team’s work directly supports the warfighter by delivering functional, reliable, and impactful solutions.
Take pride in seeing projects through from conception to deployment, knowing that your contributions make a tangible difference.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
Minimum of 2 years of experience in software design/development, data structures, and algorithms
TS/SCI is required
Minimum of 1 years of experience in a Linux environment and software development
Minimum of 1 years of Programming Languages: Python, C/C++
Code management with Git or other common tools
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Tools & Frameworks: X-Midas, Git, OpenCV, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Keras, Qt/PyQt, Android
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) experience
T/FDOA or other externals geolocation experience
Machine learning framework experience (PyTorch, Tensorflow)
Docker/containerization experience
Experience with Kubernetes
Gitlab CI/CD experience
High Performance Computing: CUDA/GPU, Grid Systems, Parallel Processing, Threading
An active TS/SCI w/polygraph is preferred
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI 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: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.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
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum 2 years of experience in software design/development, data structures, and algorithms
- Active TS/SCI security clearance (Top Secret SCI)
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a Linux environment and software development
- Minimum 1 year of experience with programming languages: Python, C/C++
- Code management experience with Git or other common tools
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
Parsons Corporation Insights
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.
