EO/IR Modeling and Simulation Engineer

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**Job Description:**

Parsons is looking for a talented **Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Engineer** to join our team! In this role you will get to be part of a team performing modeling and simulation of defensive weapon systems of peer/near-peer adversaries.

The principal focus will be on surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems comprising EO/IR seekers; RF sensors; target acquisition and tracking; 6-DOF missile flyout, command, and seeker endgame; network-centric warfare techniques; command-and-control (C2/C4); and advanced EO/IR techniques.

**What You'll Be Doing:**

+ Participating in the design, development, test, and maintenance of software models simulating and/or emulating real-world, adversarial (threat) Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) Systems within the TMAP STIMS 2.0 NOVA, STIMS 3.0 and/or LIVE modeling frameworks
+ Engineering analysis of real-life threat weapon systems supplementing all available all-source intelligence assessments informing software model lifecycle including development, maintenance, and study support
+ Understanding and tracking software model requirements
+ Understanding of real-world threat weapon system characteristics, capabilities, and limitations and the digital twin that represents that system
+ Developing software using MATLAB/SIMULINK, C/C++, and/or Python
+ Participating in technical discussions to assist in near- and long-term planning
+ Understanding engineering designs supplied by the customer and working with a team to develop software models that represent the weapon system at the fidelity necessary to meet customer goals

**Required Clearance:**

+ Candidate must be a US Citizen
+ Candidate must possess an ACTIVE Secret Clearance and be willing/able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance

**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**

+ Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field...
+ Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of experience, OR
+ Master’s Degree with 1+ years of experience, OR
+ Ph.D.
+ Strong programming skills in C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink
+ Subject matter expertise in optical propagation, radiative transfer, RF propagation, signal processing, track filtering, antenna design, communications, radar systems, missile/seeker, passive radar, electronic support, and/or electronic attack
+ Experience with modeling and simulation of weapons systems including EO/IR sensors, Radar, Directed Energy Weapons, Surface-to-Air Missile Systems, EO/IR Jammers, RF Jammers, Missile Seekers, and/or Anti-Satellite weapons

**What Desired Skills You'll Bring:**

+ EO/IR experience
+ Experience with threat weapon system model modeling in TMAP, ODESSA, ESAMS, AFSIM, LIVE and/or ITASE
+ Experience with STIMS 2.0 (Simulink), STIMS 3.0 (C++), and/or LIVE modeling frameworks/standards
+ Software development in a DevOps or DevSecOps environment
+ Experience working in an AGILE software development team
+ Mentoring experience
+ Experience designing, developing, or operating code for a distributed processing environment
+ Experience with working with environmental datasets, optical propagation
+ TS/SCI Clearance

**Security Clearance Requirement:**

An active Secret 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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About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets.

With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

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