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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking an exceptionally talented Sr. Software Engineer to join our innovative and growing engineering team! In this role, you will collaborate with leaders at all levels and work directly with both internal and external customers. You will play a key role in implementing and supporting Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) solutions, contributing to mission-critical projects that make a real impact on national security.
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 as a major contributor.
Investigate and resolve defects in developed software systems, ensuring reliability and performance.
Oversee the quality of testing activities during product releases to production.
Engage with customers to understand their needs and build strong relationships.
Operate software in support of large force exercises and mission simulations.
Test and document new and existing software systems and applications.
Collaborate with customers, engineers, and users to gather and refine requirements.
Advocate proactively and constructively for improvements within the organization, your team, and yourself.
Travel up to 25% or as needed.
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 technical field.
8+ years of experience in a software technical role within the Military, Department of Defense (DoD), or as a DoD Contractor.
Proficiency in Java, C#, Python, or other object-oriented programming languages.
Experience with AGILE software development, Confluence, JIRA, and GitHub.
Knowledge of military aircraft, vehicles, sensors, radars, weapon systems, and electronic systems.
Basic understanding of electronic warfare concepts.
Advanced written and oral communication skills.
Ability to troubleshoot software production issues.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, testing, integration, build, deployment, and continuous monitoring.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the 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 terrain modeling data formats (e.g., DTED).
Familiarity with tracking, position, and navigational formats (e.g., DAFIF, NAVAIDs, AIS, Link-16, IBS).
Familiarity with intelligence databases (e.g., EWIR, EWDS, MIDB).
Experience with 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 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: $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, 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
- Active Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
- 8+ years of experience in a software technical role within the Military, Department of Defense, or as a DoD contractor
- Proficiency in Java, C#, Python, or another object-oriented programming language
- Experience with Agile software development, Confluence, JIRA, and GitHub
- Knowledge of military aircraft, vehicles, sensors, radars, weapon systems, and electronic systems
- Basic understanding of electronic warfare concepts
- Advanced written and oral communication skills
- Ability to troubleshoot software production issues
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications
- Experience across the full software development lifecycle
- Experience with simulation environments and GIS tools
- Familiarity with terrain modeling data formats such as DTED
- Familiarity with tracking, position, and navigation formats such as DAFIF, NAVAIDs, AIS, Link-16, and IBS
- Familiarity with intelligence databases such as EWIR, EWDS, and MIDB
- Experience with distributed simulation models such as DIS, TENA, or HLA
- Foundational knowledge of electronic warfare, electronic attack, and related platforms
- Knowledge of military radar, jammer, and weapon technologies, or willingness to learn
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
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.
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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.
