Senior M&S Software Developer

Parsons; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 148,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons seeks a Sr. M&S Software Developer to join a collaborative team. You will build medium-to-high fidelity models of real-world threat systems, develop digital twins, and contribute to mission-level simulations.

Expect work on Windows and Linux platforms, advanced signal processing, and integration with customer designs. The role requires strong C++/Python skills, DevOps/DevSecOps experience, and the ability to work with classified customers.

Qualifications

• Master's/BS with years of experience in large-scale software development.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Experience with DevOps or DevSecOps environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, especially with classified customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance software digital twins using C++ and Python on Windows and Linux.
• Model threat systems like SAMs, radar, and missile seekers.
• Develop high-fidelity propagation effects and tracking filters for radar/electronic warfare.
• Create software models for sensors, missiles, and C4 with optimization techniques.
• Plan and execute automated unit, system, and system-of-systems tests.
• Collaborate in a team and mentor junior/mid-level developers.

Skills

C++

Python

DevOps

DevSecOps

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Computer Engineering/CS/EE or equivalent

Bachelor's degree with 17+ years of experience

Tools

No specific tools listed

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking an exceptionally talented Sr. M&S Software Developer to join our team! In this role, you will be a key member of a collaborative development team of engineers and software developers, working together to assess systems and develop medium-to-high fidelity software models of real-world threat weapon systems that accurately capture the capabilities and limitations of both emerging and fielded systems.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop and enhance software digital twins using C++ and Python on Windows and Linux platforms, including:
• Modeling advanced threat systems such as Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (SAMs), radar platforms, and missile seekers
• Developing high-fidelity propagation effects, including terrain masking, refraction, and over-the-horizon propagation
• Creating tracking filters and signal processing chains for radar and electronic warfare systems
• Support simulation studies and integrate models into larger mission-level simulations.
• Develop algorithms and techniques for Sensors, Missiles, and C4, including active/passive detection, clutter modeling, electronic attack, waveform selection, adaptive beamforming, and weapon/target assignment optimization.
• Understand and develop engineering designs provided by the customer, collaborating with the team to create software models at the required fidelity to meet customer goals.
• Define requirements and design solutions for modeling and simulation (M&S) software.
• Plan, develop, and execute automated unit, system, and system-of-systems tests.
• Participate in technical discussions to support both near-term and long-term planning.
• Collaborate within a team environment and mentor junior and mid-level software developers.

Required Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active Secret clearance.
• Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent with 12+ years of experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree with 17+ years of experience.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Experience developing products with regular release cycles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical teams and classified customers.
• Experience in DevOps or DevSecOps environments.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Software development experience in a DevOps or DevSecOps environment.
• Experience working in an AGILE software development team.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.
• Experience designing, developing, or operating code for distributed processing environments.
• Experience working with environmental datasets, Command-and-Control, and RF propagation.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required to apply, however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance prior to the start date.

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: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00

We 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
• holidays

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.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.