Junior Missile Defense System Assessment Engineer

Junior Missile Defense System Assessment Engineer

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Junior Missile Defense System Assessment Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to support verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) activities associated with Missile Defense System (MDS) modeling and simulation (M&S) of threats, cruise missiles, radars, IR sensors, interceptors, communications using data analysis tools and/or code.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform VV&A analysis on physics-based Core Truth Models representing signatures, environment states and effects, and lethality; and generate reports on findings.
• Develop data analysis code to assess hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) and/or digital models against their requirements and determine suitability for intended uses in MDS simulations.
• Research technical papers and identify data pertinent to model VV&A to develop expertise on physical theory and mathematical equations that constitute the models.
• Establish VV&A evidence by comparing modeled data to referent data for various MDS sensors, threats, or interceptors.
• Serve as primary point of contact and product integrator for a team effort to include preparation and presenting of evidence plans, products, and reports.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• BS in a STEM field such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science discipline and 3+ years of experience
• Must possess a Secret level security clearance (or higher)
• Experience coding in at least one programming language (Python preferred) and ability to analyze existing code
• Basic knowledge of verification and validation (V&V) processes
• Ability to collaborate with counterparts from other stakeholder agencies, such as software developers and accreditation agents, to establish adequate V&V evidence and correct modeling issues.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while reporting results as part of a team. The candidate should be able to work in an open, collaborative environment and have good written / spoken communication skills.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Understanding of radar principles/models
• Knowledge of hypersonic and/or cruise missile behavior/performance
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems

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

Salary Range: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00

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, or any other protected status.