Senior Computer Scientist/Engineer (AI w/ TAK)

Parsons; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Computer Scientist/Engineer to support the Drone Armor C-UAS program. The role involves professional software and application development, leading teams, and applying advanced CS, engineering, and mathematical principles to research, design, test, and maintain complex software across a system-of-systems environment.

You will design and implement software components, integrate AI/ML pipelines and TAK-based tools, and ensure security, robustness, and reliability in

Responsibilities

• Provide professional software and application development in various programming languages in support of Drone Armor C-UAS capabilities
• Design, implement, and maintain complex software components and services that enable mission-critical functions
• Apply fundamentals of AI and information systems, networking, real-time controls, and system-of-systems engineering
• Develop software and services interfacing with TAK ecosystems (ATAK, WinTAK, server-side TAK components) including plugins and data feeds
• Lead code reviews, enforce coding standards, security practices, and configuration management processes

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a Computer Scientist/Engineer, Seniorto support our cutting-edge Drone Armorcounter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. This critical role provides professional software and application development and requires the application of advanced computer science, engineering, and mathematical principles to research, design, develop, test, evaluate, and maintain complex software applications in an integrated manner. The Senior Computer Scientist/Engineer may also lead a team of computer scientists on large and complex projects within the Drone Armor program.

What You'll Be Doing

Software & Application Development

• Provide professional software and application development in various programming languages in support of Drone Armor C-UAS capabilities
• Design, implement, and maintain complex software components and services that enable mission-critical functions
• Apply fundamentals and principles of:
  • Artificial intelligence and information systems
  • Networking, distributed processing, and real-time controls
  • System-of-systems engineering, web, cloud, modeling, and simulation
• Develop software and services that interface with and extend Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) ecosystems (e.g., ATAK, WinTAK, server-side TAK components), including plugins, data feeds, and mission tools
• Ensure software is robust, secure, maintainable, and aligned with program performance and reliability requirements
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards, security practices, and configuration management processes

Systems Architecture, Integration & Technical Leadership

• Apply expert knowledge of computer hardware, systems software, computer system architecture, and system integration to support end-to-end C-UAS solutions
• Architect and integrate software components within complex system-of-systems environments
• Architect and integrate AI/ML pipelines and TAK-based components into existing C-UAS architectures, ensuring interoperability with external systems, sensors, and command-and-control (C2) platforms
• Collaborate with systems engineers, RF engineers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to ensure software solutions align with system requirements and mission objectives
• Lead or mentor junior and mid-level computer scientists/engineers, providing technical guidance and oversight
• May lead a team of computer scientists on large and complex projects, including planning, tasking, and technical quality control

Mathematical Foundations & Algorithm Development

• Apply advanced mathematics including data structures, algorithms, discrete models, and modern algebra to software and algorithm design
• Develop, analyze, and optimize algorithms for detection, tracking, decision-support, and other mission-critical capabilities
• Evaluate algorithm performance, complexity, and suitability for real-time, distributed, or resource-constrained environments
• Support modeling and simulation activities to analyze system behavior and assess performance trade-offs

Research, Test, Evaluation & Lifecycle Support

• Lead or significantly contribute to research, design, development, testing, evaluation, and maintenance of software applications in an integrated, lifecycle-focused manner
• Define and execute unit, integration, and system-level test strategies for software components and services
• Define and execute test and evaluation strategies for AI/ML components and TAK-integrated capabilities, including performance, robustness, and human-in-the-loop evaluation in operationally relevant scenarios
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