AEGIS Based Defense Software Engineer

What You'll Be Doing:

Address emerging Next Generation Missile Defense threats and capabilities, significant upgrades are required for the SM-6 software; these software upgrades encompass advanced targeting algorithms, enhanced flight profile optimizations for engaging advanced threats, and upgraded datalink processing to ensure seamless fire control integration.

Support the SM-6 Round Lead, in design, development, testing, and integration of software for the missile and its incorporation into the Aegis Under Layer while retaining compatibility with the ship-based Aegis Weapon System & land-based Aegis Guam System.

Oversight of design, development, and implementation of software solutions for missile guidance, navigation, and control systems including the upgrade of missile guidance laws, feedback control logic, six-degree-of-freedom (6DOF) flight simulations, and real-time sensor data processing.

Contributes to software architecture design, requirements analysis, detailed design, and code reviews.

Supports Aegis Under Layer, Aegis Weapon System, and Aegis Guam System integration & testing activities.

Participates in flight tests and data analysis.

Manages technical meetings and design reviews for software activities, including MDA Engineering Technical Reviews.

Oversees the progress of development sprints and managing backlogs.

Defines long-term technical strategies and architectural roadmaps.

Supports analysis of Real Word Events and observations that lead to required software changes / updates.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

US Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline degree related to area of specialty
(NOTE: Newly-hired PhD graduates are typically hired into this level.)

5+ years of related professional experience

Mastery of MS Office suite and familiarity with collaborative tools such as Jira, Confluence or Teams

Missile System Experience

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM Field

7+ Years experience

Active TS/SCI Clearance

Prior experience with Weapons Systems Deployment

Experience with Missile Systems Engineering

Technical experience in one of the following areas: Fleet operations, systems engineering, missile systems, Aegis Qualifications, etc.

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: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

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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