Documenting modeling assumptions, system architectures, and results; preparing technical reports, configuration documentation, and briefings for government stakeholders.
Providing technical leadership for C2 simulation efforts, including coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, tracking technical progress, and engaging directly with customers to define and meet C2 M&S requirements.
Required Clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
8+ years of experience developing command-and-control modeling and simulation capabilities for BMD, ASAT, or similar missile defense mission areas.
Proven experience implementing C2 logic and interfaces in software, and integrating C2 models into broader threat or system-of-systems simulations.
Strong understanding of C2 concepts, timelines, decision processes, and their impact on threat system performance and engagement outcomes.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to government customers and team members.
Proficient programming skills in C++, Python, or similar languages.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
Experience serving as a technical lead for C2 simulation projects, including task planning, coordination, and technical decision-making over multi-year efforts.
Background supporting intelligence community or missile defense organizations, including BMD, ASAT, and SAM mission and acquisition-related analyses.
Familiarity with missile defense architectures, threat system representations, and verification/validation of C2 and system-of-systems M&S.
Knowledge of AI/ML techniques and their application within C2 threat systems.
Proficiency with software engineering best practices (e.g., configuration management, Git, automated testing) and experience working in Linux, high-performance computing (HPC), or distributed simulation environments.
Experience collaborating with radar, sensor, and weapon M&S teams to ensure consistent representation of threat systems within integrated C2-centric simulations.
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 - $196,400.00
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, 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.
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