Senior Computer Scientist/Engineer

Senior Computer Scientist/EngineerIn a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible. Parsons is seeking a Senior Computer Scientist/Engineer to support our cutting-edge counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. This critical role provides professional software and application development and requires the application of advanced computer science, engineering, and mathematical principles to research, design, develop, test, evaluate, and maintain complex software applications in an integrated manner. The Senior Computer Scientist/Engineer may also lead a team of computer scientists on large and complex projects within the Drone Armor program.
Responsibilities include:Provide professional software and application development in various programming languages in support of Drone Armor C-UAS capabilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain complex software components and services that enable mission-critical functionsApply fundamentals and principles of: Artificial intelligence and information systems, Networking, distributed processing, and real-time controls, System-of-systems engineering, web, cloud, modeling, and simulationDesign, implement, and integrate AI/ML-enabled capabilities (e.g., detection, classification, tracking, sensor fusion, decision-support) into operational Drone Armor workflowsDevelop cloud-native and cloud-enabled applications and services that leverage commercial or tactical cloud environments for scalable C-UAS capabilitiesEnsure software is robust, secure, maintainable, and aligned with program performance and reliability requirementsConduct code reviews and enforce coding standards, security practices, and configuration management processesApply expert knowledge of computer hardware, systems software, computer system architecture, and system integration to support end-to-end C-UAS solutionsArchitect and integrate software components within complex system-of-systems environmentsArchitect and integrate AI/ML pipelines and cloud-based services into existing C-UAS architectures, ensuring interoperability with external systems, sensors, and command-and-control (C2) platformsCollaborate with systems engineers, RF engineers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to ensure software solutions align with system requirements and mission objectivesLead or mentor junior and mid-level computer scientists/engineers, providing technical guidance and oversightMay lead a team of computer scientists on large and complex projects, including planning, tasking, and technical quality controlApply advanced mathematics including data structures, algorithms, discrete models, and modern algebra to software and algorithm designDevelop, analyze, and optimize algorithms for detection, tracking, decision-support, and other mission-critical capabilitiesEvaluate algorithm performance, complexity, and suitability for real-time, distributed, or resource-constrained environmentsSupport modeling and simulation activities to analyze system behavior and assess performance trade-offsLead or significantly contribute to research, design, development, testing, evaluation, and maintenance of software applications in an integrated, lifecycle-focused mannerDefine and execute unit, integration, and system-level test strategies for software components and servicesDefine and execute test and evaluation strategies for AI/ML components and cloud-deployed capabilities, including performance, robustness, and scalability in operationally relevant scenariosAnalyze test results, diagnose complex issues, and drive corrective actions and performance improvementsPrepare and maintain technical documentation including architecture/design descriptions, test reports, and user documentationMaintain awareness of evolving technologies, tools, and methods relevant to C-UAS and advanced software systemsQualifications:Master's degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with 6 years of experience10 years of relevant software/computer science experience may be substituted for educationMinimum 6 years of experience in professional software or application development using modern programming languagesExperience applying: Fundamentals and principles of artificial intelligence, information systems, networking, distributed processing, real-time controls, system-of-systems, web, cloud, modeling, simulation, or some combination thereof, Computer hardware, systems software, computer system architecture, and system integration, Mathematics including data structures, algorithms, discrete models, and modern algebraExperience supporting the res