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Job Description:Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented
AEGIS Based Defense Software Engineer to join our team! In this role you will be part of a talented and mission oriented professional team of federal engineers, active-duty Naval Officers and Contract staff who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get missile defense capability out to the Fleet. You will also be part of a team of some of the best and brightest Engineers and scientists our country has to offer.
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:- ship 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.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
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