Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a talented Missile Defense Engineer (TS/SCI) to join our team! In this role you will get to explore the performance implications of missile defense architecture variations against forward-looking threats using modeling and simulation; explore and assess applications of AI to missile defense concepts.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Bringing your understanding of missile defense concepts and technologies to assess wide-ranging architecture concept variations.
• Formulating analysis questions and building analysis plans.
• Rapidly building, modifying, and adapting modeling and simulation tools to answer novel questions.
• Seeking out technical innovations with the potential to improve missile defense performance.
• Preparing and presenting briefings at senior leadership levels.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years of related experience.
• Top Secret clearance
• Ability to perform physics-based analysis at a high level
• Prior experience with Python, C++, MATLAB, and similar tools.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Modeling and simulation development coding in Python, C++, MATLAB, and similar tools.
• GNC and interceptor modeling
• RF and EO/IR phenomenology, sensor design, and sensor performance modeling
• Fast-turn modeling of threat objects, scenario variations, signatures for sensitivity analysis and exploration of break points
• Application of AI to concept exploration and analysis

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI 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: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00

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!