Software Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Working with Linux computing environments, common databasing schemes, networking practices, messaging formats and strategies, and programming in multiple software languages, such as C/C++, Java, JavaScript, and Python.
• Supporting programs employing modern software development and test approaches and methods including agile development, waterfall, prototyping, iterative and incremental development, spiral development, rapid application development, and quick-reaction capability (QRC) efforts.
• Supporting full software lifecycle projects, including requirements definition, design, software development, implementation, and test & verification for programs supporting the U.S. Government.
• Developing software and algorithms, machine-learning algorithms, or artificial intelligence techniques and applying them to digital RF signal processing, RF engineering or spectrum theory, communication systems, electronic warfare, SIGINT processing, or related areas.
• Implementing basic software/application security, information assurance, confidentiality, integrity, and availability requirements for software delivered to the U.S. Government in support of real-world mission requirements.
• Taking direction from senior developers and working with minimal management oversight in small multi-disciplinary teams to achieve specific goals within mission-relevant timelines.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of relevant work experience in software development, involving highly technical applications and increasing responsibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience (2 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree or Masters degree and 4 years experience).
• Working experience with Unix/Linux programming environments.
• Proficiency in multiple software languages such as Java, C/C++, and Python.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; candidates with an existing TS SCI clearance are preferred.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of industry-standard databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of messaging formats like Google Protocol Buffer and JSON, and messaging brokers such as ActiveMQ and ZMQ.
• Experience with JavaScript libraries such as Bokeh.js and Leaflet.js.
• Basic USRP knowledge.
• Familiarity with build tools such as Gradle and/or Maven.
• Comfortable with git and git branching/code review models.
• Experience with web servlets, web sockets, and web servers (e.g., Glassfish).
• Familiarity with developing U.S. Government statements of work, work breakdown structures, performance work plans, and related contract documents.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government software development efforts and working within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Sound problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Self-starter attitude and willingness to develop innovative solutions to complex software challenges.
• Knowledge of software and algorithm development, machine-learning, or AI techniques applied to RF and communication systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 2 years of relevant experience if holding a Master's degree.
• 4 years of relevant experience if holding a Bachelor's degree.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary range of $108,700.00 - $190,200.00.
• Parsons is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion.
• Investment in employee wellbeing and growth opportunities.
• A culture of excellence, teamwork, and delivering critical solutions.