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# Senior M&S Software Developer

- **Company:** Parsons Corporation
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $148,300.0 - $266,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Linux, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Signal Processing, Software Engineering, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Devsecops
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467192856&tx=VT7166THI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent with 12+ years of experience, OR
 * Bachelor's degree with 17+ years of experience.
 * Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
 * Experience developing products with regular release cycles.
 * Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical teams and classified customers.
 * Experience in DevOps or DevSecOps environments.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

 * Software development experience in a DevOps or DevSecOps environment.
 * Experience working in an AGILE software development team.
 * Experience mentoring junior team members.
 * Experience designing, developing, or operating code for distributed processing environments.
 * Experience working with environmental datasets, Command-and-Control, and RF propagation.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required to apply, however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance prior to the start date.

## Description

Parsons is seeking an exceptionally talented Sr. M&S Software Developer to join our team! In this role, you will be a key member of a collaborative development team of engineers and software developers, working together to assess systems and develop medium-to-high fidelity software models of real-world threat weapon systems that accurately capture the capabilities and limitations of both emerging and fielded systems., * Develop and enhance software digital twins using C++ and Python on Windows and Linux platforms, including:

 * Modeling advanced threat systems such as Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (SAMs), radar platforms, and missile seekers
 * Developing high-fidelity propagation effects, including terrain masking, refraction, and over-the-horizon propagation
 * Creating tracking filters and signal processing chains for radar and electronic warfare systems
 * Support simulation studies and integrate models into larger mission-level simulations.
 * Develop algorithms and techniques for Sensors, Missiles, and C4, including active/passive detection, clutter modeling, electronic attack, waveform selection, adaptive beamforming, and weapon/target assignment optimization.
 * Understand and develop engineering designs provided by the customer, collaborating with the team to create software models at the required fidelity to meet customer goals.
 * Define requirements and design solutions for modeling and simulation (M&S) software.
 * Plan, develop, and execute automated unit, system, and system-of-systems tests.
 * Participate in technical discussions to support both near-term and long-term planning.
 * Collaborate within a team environment and mentor junior and mid-level software developers.

Required Clearance:

 * Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active Secret clearance.
 * Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.