Software Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a sharp and talented Software Engineer to join our growing team! In this role you will get to support development of an exciting new space and ground capability for the United States Space Force.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support the development and integration of the MEO Track Custody ground environment
• Support MTC ground segment systems engineering to include requirements derivation, mapping to architecture, high-level design and detail design and capturing in design configuration-controlled artifacts and documentation
• Provide program support to include, but not limited to inputs for Program documentation in support of a Major Transition Acquisition (ex. System Engineering Plan (SEP), Test Engineering Management Plan (TEMP), Program Protection Plan (PPP).
• Coordinate with contractors and the Program Office (PO) for the design and the integration of MTC Ground capabilities into the TAP Lab. Those capabilities include user/operator workspaces and collaboration areas, data center resources and space, network and communications, cybersecurity, shared infrastructure services, and standard operating procedures and tenant support activities.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• No clearance required to start, but you must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance, which requires US citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or a related technical field
• 8+ years of related experience
• Software Engineering/Development experience including a deep knowledge of programming languages such as Python (preferred), Java, and/or C/C++
• Working experience in Windows and Linux environments
• Experience developing containerized software and developing multiple containerized applications that interface together – Kubernetes, Docker, PodMan, Docker Compose, OpenShift
• Experience with Pub/Sub architecture or Message Queueing that leveraged technologies such as Apache Kafka or ActiveMQ
• Strong track record with integrating with third-party applications and APIs, with experience in Elastic Stack being highly desirable
• Cybersecurity scanning, STIGs, HW/SW requirements, and verification methods
• Experience in Space to Ground and Ground to Ground ICD development and maintenance
• Experience in modeling and simulation (M&S) and CAMEO systems modeler for those supporting M&S
• Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Experience in requirements derivation
• Demonstrated ability to develop CONOPS and use-cases
• Demonstrated experience in the development of High-Level Designs

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain an SCI clearance
• Messaging standards for government entities, like Overhead Persistent GEOINT Architecture (OPGA) and C2MS
• Ability to understand and further define system architectures
• Experience in modeling and simulation (M&S) and CAMEO systems modeler for those supporting M&S
• Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Ability to support special studies relevant to ground systems for spaceborne assets
• Knowledge of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) systems, architecture, and operations
• Knowledge of and experience with US Space Force (USSF) Space Operations
• Knowledge of and experience with US Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC)

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

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: 

$96,400.00 - $168,700.00