Senior Modeling and Simulation Developer
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Software Development
Software Engineer
Senior M&S Software Developer
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior M&S Software Developer to join our team! In this role you will get to be a key part of a development team comprised 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 capture the capabilities and limitations of emerging and fielded systems.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Developing and enhancing 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
- Supporting simulation studies and integrating models into larger mission-level simulations
- Algorithm and technique development supporting Sensors, Missiles, and C4 including active/passive detection, clutter modeling, electronic attack, waveform selection, adaptive beamforming, weapon/target assignment optimization
Required Clearance:
- Must be a US Citizen
- Candidate must have an active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or Equivalent with 8+ years of experience, OR Master's Degree with 6+ years of experience, OR Ph.D. with 4+ years of experience
- Very 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 Dev Ops or Dev Sec Ops environments
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Software development in a Dev Ops or Dev Sec Ops environment
- Experience working in an AGILE software development team
- Mentoring experience
- Experience designing, developing, or operating code for a distributed processing environment
- Experience with working with environmental datasets, Command-and-Control and RF propagation
Salary Range: $ - $
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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