Parsons

Software Engineer - Secret required

Parsons$112K — $196K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's to Master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science)
  • 0-10+ years of professional experience in software engineering
  • Active Secret security clearance required
  • Experience with Agile and DEVOPS methodologies is desirable
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Research and develop software and network applications to address mission requirements
  • Analyze user needs and create software solutions based on scientific principles
  • Design and maintain infrastructure, APIs, and data models for information exchange
  • Write scalable, modular code following established design strategies
  • Integrate hardware and software systems while defining performance specifications
  • Apply modern development methodologies and support configuration management
  • Provide technical support for product integration and compliance with standards
  • Maintain databases and manage the full software development lifecycle

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) plan
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Life insurance
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Position Overview:

As a Software Engineer at Parsons, you will join a fast-paced team supporting mission-critical requirements for the Department of War and United States Army. Become part of a diverse group of 500 professionals delivering expertise in software development, systems integration, and technical innovation across Aberdeen Proving Ground and Edgewood, Maryland, for a portfolio of efforts spanning 5 years and a total value exceeding $600 million. The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver with strong programming skills, adept at designing and maintaining scalable, modular software solutions that drive Army modernization and support to the warfighter.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs to meet user and mission needs.
  • Analyze user requirements and develop software solutions using principles of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
  • Design, implement, and maintain software infrastructure, APIs, and data models to enable interoperability and seamless information exchange.
  • Write modular, scalable, and platform-agnostic code in accordance with MOSA design strategies and open standards such as ISA.
  • Integrate hardware and software systems, develop specifications, and define performance requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Apply modern software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) and participate in configuration and change management processes.
  • Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and expertise to assist project teams with product integration and compliance with data standards.
  • Maintain databases and support the full software development lifecycle, including testing, documentation, and release management.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's to Master's degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems).
  • 0-10+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
  • Secret is required


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with programming concepts and modern software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in a professional or academic setting is highly desirable.


  • Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification preferred for advanced levels.


  • Experience with configuration management, change management, and product release processes is a plus.


  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.


  • Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities.


  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance if required.


Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

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!

About Parsons

Parsons Corporation is a technology-driven engineering services firm with more than 70 years of experience in the engineering, construction, technical, and professional services industries. The corporation is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, security, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, security, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Learn more about Parsons
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$4.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$98.5 million
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+3.8%
Revenue
$3.9 billion
NASDAQ

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