Sr. Lead RF Software Engineer - TS​/SCI CI

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* Job Description:

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* ** The Lead RF Software Engineer performs the following technical tasks as a leader in the Airborne Sensing (ABS) Group**  (75% to 80% of the time) **:*
* + Takes a lead role in Developing the software to bring RF, Wireless, SIGINT, ELINT, and/or Electronic Warfare solution designs to fruition, drawing from experience with:

+ Implementing real time DSP algorithms for modulation/demodulation, filtering, channelization, detection, and estimation

+ Implementing and testing ultra-time-sensitive location estimations, and event-driven frameworks

+ Authoring low-level code to maximize efficiency and keep runtimes manageable

+ Developing algorithms for signal detection, classification, geolocation, and parameter estimation (e.g., frequency, bandwidth, modulation type, direction of arrival)

+ Implementing feature extraction, time frequency analysis, and spectral analysis pipelines

+ Integrating machine learning or statistical techniques for signal identification, anomaly detection, and emitter recognition

+ Designing schemas and APIs to store, query, and serve RF derived metadata to downstream systems

+ Designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for complex signal processing and RF applications

+ Using containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman) and orchestration frameworks (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker Swarm) to deploy scalable, high-performance RF/DSP services

+ Reviews and approves the code developed by subordinates for merging into the appropriate product baseline.

+ Leads efforts for the adoption of standards, processes, procedures, and tools appropriate for the projects and technologies our team supports.

+ Collaborates and coordinate with external and internal customers and partners - builds collaborative relationships through effective communications and outreach.

+ Demonstrates entrepreneurial/strategic mindset - wants to be a part of improving and growing a business.

** The Lead RF Software Engineer also performs the following leadership activities (20 to 25% of the time):*
* + Serves as the Technical Lead for multiple interwoven programs to provide software-based prototype capabilities to the war fighter.

+ Provides oversight for design, development, documentation, and testing of complex tactical and national software systems from concept development through transition to operations.

+ Provides technical leadership for both Parsons and subcontractor team members with an eye toward providing the best solution and capabilities on schedule to our customers for transition to operations.

+ Analyzes data from operational data flows to provide recommendations for refinement to improve capability utilization and trade space analysis for higher priority solutions.

+ Provides functional management of the Airborne Sensing Software and DSP development team to include, but not limited to, timekeeping approvals, goal setting, conducting performance reviews, and providing professional mentorship.

+ Participates in solutions for new programs, proposals, and pre-proposal efforts to develop concepts and mission requirements into viable system architectures for successful proposals and program execution (as-needed basis).

+ Assists the ABS Product Manager and Business Area Lead with the development of technical roadmaps and strategy.

** What Required Skills You'll Bring:*
* + A Master's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

+ 10+ years of experience in software or DSP development and personnel management,

+ Active TS/SCI with CI Poly,

+ Background in design, development, test, and integration of rapid-prototype software architectures.

+ Experience in cloud-based Continuous Integration/ Continuous Development pipelines.

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