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Job Description:

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Software Systems Engineer to join our team! This position focuses on engineering, integrating, and managing software build environments and production pipelines that support real-time applications deployed to edge computing and sensor devices. The ideal candidate understands how mission-critical software moves from code to capability, enabling tactical and operational outcomes in the field. This is not a software development role, but one focused on systems-level coordination, requirements definition, integration, and deployment assurance for edge-focused environments.

Responsibilities include:

• Leads the definition, configuration, and management of software build and integration environments for embedded and edge-based systems.

• Translates mission needs into system requirements, software test strategies, and deployment architectures tailored for real-time operational environments.

• Oversees the development of software integration processes across multiple domains, including RF, SIGINT, EW, and tactical sensor platforms.

• Coordinates with software developers, DevSecOps teams, and hardware engineers to ensure alignment of architecture, timelines, and security postures.

• Develops and maintains configuration management baselines, software version control practices, and automated test/build pipelines (e.g., CI/CD).

• Authors and maintains interface control documents (ICDs), deployment guides, test procedures, and system engineering documentation.

• Supports government and contractor teams in fielding software to constrained tactical platforms—often in rugged, disconnected, or edge computing environments.

• Evaluates compliance with cybersecurity requirements, FIPS, STIGs, and RMF-aligned practices during software design and deployment.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting complex, real-time software systems in operational or embedded environments.

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.

• Understanding of software system integration, Linux-based deployment pipelines, embedded systems architecture, and edge compute platforms.

• Hands-on experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Git), CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker), and deployment frameworks for constrained environments.

• Familiarity with containerization and virtualization strategies for mission-critical software systems.

• Experience documenting and managing system-level requirements and tracing them through verification and validation activities.

• Strong background in software delivery lifecycle planning (from development to sustainment) with an emphasis on edge sensor environments.

• U.S. Citizenship and Top Secret clearance required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI preferred.

• Experience working alongside developers and program teams to implement and enforce DevSecOps best practices.

• Familiarity with system-level software testing, simulation, and automated regression testing.

• Experience with build systems and embedded software deployment tooling.

• Background in SIGINT, EW, or sensor fusion systems a plus.

• Knowledge of industry standards such as DO-178C, IEEE 12207, or ISO/IEC 15288.

Security Clearance Requirements:
Top Secret/SCI eligible

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Top Secret

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret

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: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00

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.

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