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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Sr. M&S Engineer/AFSIM Specialist to join our team! In this role, you will leverage 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 analyze Department 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:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Must possess an active TS/SCI Clearance

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s 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.

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: $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!

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.

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!

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