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Job Description:

Ready for a challenge that will keep you on the cutting edge of systems engineering, modeling, simulation, and RF signal and data processing techniques? Are you an experienced software developer ready to assist Parsons and the US Army in using state of the art digital engineering tools to support advancing the Army’s next generation of radars?

Parsons welcomes an exceptional software developer skilled in C++ and CUDA programming to join our on-going Science and Technology (S&T) efforts at one of the Army’s premier R&D Centers at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland. As part of the Parsons team supporting advanced radar capabilities development, you will have access to state-of-the-art engineering and modeling tools and subject matter expertise in the areas of radar, M&S, and software/hardware development for current and future Army radar and sensor systems. Working as part of our high-caliber, dynamic team, you will support the advancement of approaches to develop and implement signal/data processing techniques and new radar concepts within a laboratory environment. The position requires technical coordination with internal and external organizations to support requirements definition, near real-time C++ implementations of ground-breaking Digital Signal Processing algorithms, and coordination with teams implementing similar algorithms within MATLAB, as well as within System on a Chip (SoC) embedded solutions (RFSOC). The simulation is part of a fast-paced work environment with high visibility and high opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Develop algorithms for Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Digital Beam Forming (DBF), and general I/Q processing; implement these algorithms in C++ or CUDA and integrate into distributed simulation environment

• Provide expertise in signal processing, particularly in the processing of radar I/Q data

• Analyze gaps and tradeoffs in existing simulations environment, and develop corresponding Courses of Action (COAs)

• Communicate proposed approaches and findings to all levels of leadership

• Collaborate in technical discussions to assist with near- and long-term system planning

• Prepare technical reports and conference papers describing findings and future work

• Write test procedures for algorithm evaluation and analysis

• Manage code quality through version control, automated software builds, and automated unit testing

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from an ABET-accredited institution

•  3+ years of implementation experience in modern C++

• Active TS/SCI clearance

• Experience with CUDA programming / memory management

• Experience with GIT or other version control

• Clearly communicates complex ideas and produces high-impact, well-organized presentations in relevant terms for audiences at all levels

Desired Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in radar system design, development, engineering, test, evaluation, and data analysis

• Proactive continuous learner, ideally with public repositories on GitLab, GitHub, etc.

• Quality technical writing skills

• Development experience on Linux (Redhat) and Windows

• Good understanding of unit testing in C++ and JAVA environments

• 1+ years of experience with MATLAB

• 1+ years of experience with Python

• Experience with multithreading and/or C++ optimization

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: $72,900.00 - $127,600.00

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, 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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