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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.Job Description:\nParsons is seeking a highly skilled Command & Control (C2) Modeling & Simulation Engineer to join our innovative team! In this role, you will lead the development of advanced C2 modeling and simulation assets for Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD), Anti-Satellite (ASAT), and Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) task orders. You will provide C2-focused threat system representation and analysis to support the threat intelligence and acquisition communities.\nWhat You'll Be Doing:\nLeading the design, development, and integration of C2 modeling and simulation assets that accurately represent threat C2 behavior for BMD and ASAT scenarios.\n\nImplementing and enhancing C2 algorithms, decision logic, and software interfaces using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C++, or similar platforms to support comprehensive threat system simulations.\n\nDeveloping scenarios, conducting trade studies, and performing sensitivity analyses to evaluate C2 impacts on threat capabilities, timelines, and overall system performance.\n\nDocumenting modeling assumptions, system architectures, and results; preparing technical reports, configuration documentation, and briefings for government stakeholders.\n\nProviding technical leadership for C2 simulation efforts, including coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, tracking technical progress, and engaging directly with customers to define and meet C2 M&S requirements.\n\nRequired Clearance:\nMust be a U.S. Citizen.\n\nMust have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.\n\nWhat Required Skills You'll Bring:\nBachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.\n\n8+ years of experience developing command-and-control modeling and simulation capabilities for BMD, ASAT, or similar missile defense mission areas.\n\nProven experience implementing C2 logic and interfaces in software, and integrating C2 models into broader threat or system-of-systems simulations.\n\nStrong understanding of C2 concepts, timelines, decision processes, and their impact on threat system performance and engagement outcomes.\n\nExcellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to government customers and team members.\n\nProficient programming skills in C++, Python, or similar languages.\n\n What Desired Skills You'll Bring:\nExperience serving as a technical lead for C2 simulation projects, including task planning, coordination, and technical decision-making over multi-year efforts.\n\nBackground supporting intelligence community or missile defense organizations, including BMD, ASAT, and SAM mission and acquisition-related analyses.\n\nFamiliarity with missile defense architectures, threat system representations, and verification/validation of C2 and system-of-systems M&S.\n\nKnowledge of AI/ML techniques and their application within C2 threat systems.\n\nProficiency with software engineering best practices (e.g., configuration management, Git, automated testing) and experience working in Linux, high-performance computing (HPC), or distributed simulation environments.\n\nExperience collaborating with radar, sensor, and weapon M&S teams to ensure consistent representation of threat systems within integrated C2-centric simulations.\n\n Security Clearance Requirement:\nAn 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: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We 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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. 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