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Job Description:
Mission Solutions directorate of Parsons Space is now hiring a full-time Software Engineer to support NASA's Space Exploration Network Services and Evolution, (SENSE) program at the White Sands Complex (WSC) in Las Cruces, New Mexico. We need Software Engineers who are versatile, demonstrate leadership, and are willing to tackle new challenges. The successful candidate will review system architecture and select and implement appropriate development and support tools to ensure product performance. Parsons offers opportunities for customer interaction and quick-reaction development on a team focused on delivering software and technology for domestic and international space programs.
Position Responsibilities
- Analyze, design, implement, test, and document software for high-profile satellite communications systems
- Work closely with systems engineers and project managers to deliver reliable, high-quality systems to the customer
- Work within an Agile development team by participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
- Use Git and GitLab for source control, code review, branching, merging, and collaborative software development
- Use Jira to manage assigned work, update task and issue status, and support backlog and sprint tracking
- Develop unit tests and system and regression test cases
- Participate in design and code reviews for project and product initiatives
- Assist with prototype and tool development
Required Qualifications
- Must be a US citizen
- Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science
- Not less than 5 years of related professional experience
- Experience working on a software development team that uses Agile methods
- Experience using Git for version control, GitLab for repository management and collaborative development workflows, and Jira for backlog, issue, and sprint tracking
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency in SQL, Ada, C, C++, Java, and/or LabVIEW
- Familiarity with XML, HTML, Tcl, Python, and shell scripting languages
- Experience with Linux and Windows development environments and tools (Eclipse, Visual Studio, etc.)
- Self-motivated and disciplined - able to work with minimal supervision
- Tracking and Data Relay Satellite system
- Basic knowledge of computer networking
- DEC Alphas and OpenVMS
- Memory and performance profiling
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
- U.S. citizenship
- Active DoD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science
- At least 5 years of related professional experience
- Experience working on a software development team using Agile methods
- Experience using Git for version control
- Experience using GitLab for repository management and collaborative development workflows
- Experience using Jira for backlog, issue, and sprint tracking
- Proficiency in SQL, Ada, C, C++, Java, and/or LabVIEW
- Familiarity with XML, HTML, Tcl, Python, and shell scripting
- Experience with Linux and Windows development environments and tools such as Eclipse and Visual Studio
- Knowledge of Tracking and Data Relay Satellite systems
- Basic knowledge of computer networking
- Experience with DEC Alphas and OpenVMS
- Experience with memory and performance profiling
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.
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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.
