Senior Computer Scientist​/Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Senior Computer Scientist/Engineer with Security Clearance
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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a Computer Scientist/Engineer, Senior to support our cutting-edge Drone Armor counter-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

* 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

* 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

* Analyze test results, diagnose complex issues, and drive corrective actions and performance improvements

* Prepare and maintain technical documentation including architecture/design descriptions, test reports, and user documentation

* Maintain awareness of evolving technologies, tools, and methods relevant to C-UAS and advanced software systems What Required Skills You'll Bring Education
* Master's degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with 6 years of experience
OR

* 10 years of relevant software/computer science experience may be substituted for education
Experience
* Minimum 6 years of experience in professional software or application development using modern programming languages

* Experience applying:

* Fundamentals and principles of artificial intelligence, information systems, networking, distributed processing, real-time controls, system-of-systems, web, cloud, modeling, simulation, or some combination thereof

* Computer hardware, systems software, computer system architecture, and system integration

* Mathematics including data structures, algorithms, discrete models, and modern algebra

* Experience supporting the research, design, development, testing, evaluation, and maintenance of software applications in an integrated manner

* Experience leading teams or providing technical leadership on large and complex software projects
Technical Competencies
* Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Python, C++, Java, or similar

* Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including design patterns, version control, and…