Junior Modeling & Simulation Developer

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a talented Junior-Level Modeling and Simulation Developer to join a diverse team supporting the Integrated Threat Analysis and Simulation Environment (ITASE) program.

ITASE provides a critical role in our nation's defense by bringing together intelligence-backed, medium to high fidelity threat system models developed across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise into an integrated wargame simulation environment. Parsons has supported this program for ten years, with an established team and customer relationships. Because the need for accurate and integrated modeling, simulation and analysis continues to grow we are expanding our team to adapt to new challenges.

Why this job is exciting:

• Work that matters - supporting the warfighter by writing software that allows the intelligence community to answer important questions fast
• New challenges every day - working in the environment that integrates threat models will give you wide exposure to emerging defense technologies from ground to surface to space to cyber
• Competitive Pay/Benefits and a company that knows its employees are the priority
• Ability to sponsor and upgrade security clearances

The developer in this role works projects related to modeling and analysis of threat Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) systems; communication systems and networks; and related analysis on all types of foreign threat weapon, sensor, and communications systems. Tasks may include 1) requirements development, simulation architecture definition, and system algorithm characterization; 2) integration of models into engagement-level and mission-level systems-of-systems (SoS) simulations; 3) analysis, development and enhancement of various high-fidelity threat models; 4) design, development and test of communications network models; 5) automated unit, system and SoS test planning, development and execution; support of small and large-scale simulation studies; and 6) system engineering and analysis. The candidate will integrate into the Parsons M&S team and work closely with the appropriate Parsons Task Leads to coordinate requirements, design, and testing of solutions.

The candidate must be self-motivated, a quick study, possess good communication skills, and be willing to work as part of an integrated product team consisting of both Government and contractor personnel. The candidate will become an expert in threat C4 systems, networks, tactics, protocols, and techniques, as well as advanced concepts in modeling and simulation of such dynamic, real-world implementations.

The ideal candidate would possess experience with C4 systems, RF- and EO/IR-based weapon and sensor systems, cyber warfare, directed energy weapon systems, GPS systems, military network communications, and the signal propagation environments associated with these systems. The candidate will work with all-source intelligence analysts, system experts, and MSIC team to develop and maintain model software in C/C++.

What Else You'll Be Doing:

• Understanding requirements and implementing solutions for modeling and simulation software.
• Developing software and automated tests using C/C++ and Python on Windows and Linux Platforms
• Working as part of an Agile software development team
• Troubleshooting and reporting software anomalies in a complex environment
• Managing code quality through version control, code review, automated software builds, automated unit testing.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field from an accredited institution
• Good C++ programming skills
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a SECRET Clearance

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Secret Security Clearance or above.
• Experience developing products with regular release cycles
• Experience developing and supporting software for Windows
• Software development in a DevOps or DevSecOps environment
• Linux Software Development
• Experience working with an AGILE software development team
• Good written and oral communication skills, as well as a desire to work with a highly technical team including classified customers.
• Experience with AFSIM, NGTS, and/or ITASE modeling environments
• Experience designing, developing, or operating code for a distributed processing environment.
• Experience with working with environmental datasets such as terrain, road networks, atmospheric data, RF propagation data, etc.
• Experience with Gitlab or Jenkins

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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:

$59,300.00 - $103,800.00

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!

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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