Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Sr. M&S Engineer/AFSIM Specialist to join our team! In this role, you willleverage advanced simulation software to analyze complex defense systems, predict multi-domain operational outcomes, and design data-driven scenarios to support critical mission requirements.
What You'll Be Doing:
AFSIM Development:Script, develop, and execute complex operational scenarios within AFSIM to meet customer requirements and support high-level system analysis
Analytical Collaboration:Partner with data analysts and systems engineers to research, model, experiment, and analyzeDepartment of Defense (DoD)capabilities, platforms, and MBSE processes using AFSIM
Customer Engagement:Represent the program at technical interchange meetings and weekly planning sessions with U.S. Government customers, providing authoritative expertise on AFSIM scripting and simulation frameworks
System Integration:Utilize new developments alongside AFSIM for comprehensive threat simulation and multi-domain analysis tasks
Agile Adaptability:Dynamically adjust to shifting mission priorities, manage multiple project responsibilities effectively, and support non-standard hours or schedules when required to meet critical project milestones
Required Clearance:
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field and 8+ years of relevant professional engineering experience; additional years of direct M&S experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Extensive, hands-on experience with scripting, scenario development, and configuration within the Advanced Framework for Simulation Integration and Modeling (AFSIM).
Proven track record collaborating with military analysts in the research, modeling, experimentation, and analysis of DoD capabilities, network topologies, and simulation environments
Strong background developing data-driven analytical methods and simulations for large-scale system performance analysis
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience with simulation tools such as Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) filter and/or Tactical Data Analysis and Connectivity System
Familiarity with Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization (SISO) and other Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) distributed simulation standards
Experience with Link 16 and/or Command & Control (C2) communications
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, CRI-O, or other containers
Experience with Kubernetes, Rancher, and related orchestration tools
Experience with Next Generation Threat System (NGTS)
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
Salary Range: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00
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, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
