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Job Description:

Ready for a challenge as a software/systems engineer that will let you influence the next generation of DoD radars? Parsons is seeking a C++/MATLAB developer with systems engineering experience to join a radar research and development team in the US Army C5ISR Center at Aberdeen, MD. As part of the Parsons team, you will work with radar subject matter experts and government stakeholders to understand the needs of future warfighters and guide development of current and experimental systems to better support these requirements. Your work will directly influence the development of cutting-edge military technology and will help to improve the effectiveness of the United States Army warfighter.

The selected candidate will develop radar signal and data processing software in support of a U.S. Army radar system R&D division within the US Combat Capabilities Development Command. The position requires technical coordination with internal and external organizations to support requirements definition, near real-time C++ implementations of signal processing algorithms, and coordination with teams implementing similar algorithms within MATLAB, as well as within System on a Chip (SoC) embedded solutions. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop algorithms for Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Digital Beam Forming (DBF), and general I/Q processing; implement these algorithms in C++/MATLAB and integrate into distributed simulation environment
• Provide expertise in signal and data processing, particularly in the processing of radar data
• Write test procedures for algorithm evaluation and analysis
• Manage code quality through version control, automated software builds, and automated unit testing
• Support test planning activities and provide on-site test support to support radar division projects

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree (STEM) from an accredited institution with three years of experience minimum
• 1+ year of implementation experience in C++ 11 or C++ 14 and MATLAB
• Competent understanding of algorithms and software design patterns
• Experience with systems engineering in radar, including requirements derivation and interface development
• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Clearly communicates complex ideas and produces high-impact, well-organized presentations in relevant terms for audiences at all levels

Desired Qualifications:

• Proactive continuous learner, ideally with public repositories on GitLab, GitHub, etc.
• Quality technical writing skills
• Good understanding of unit testing in C++ 

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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: 

$70,500.00 - $123,400.00

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!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!