Command & Control Modeling & Simulation Engineer - Secret

Parsons Corporation•Huntsville, AL

8d•$112,200 - $196,400

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Command & Control (C2) Modeling & Simulation Engineer to join their 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.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
8+ years of experience developing command-and-control modeling and simulation capabilities for BMD, ASAT, or similar missile defense mission areas.
Proven experience implementing C2 logic and interfaces in software, and integrating C2 models into broader threat or system-of-systems simulations.
Strong understanding of C2 concepts, timelines, decision processes, and their impact on threat system performance and engagement outcomes.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to government customers and team members.
Proficient programming skills in C++, Python, or similar languages.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving as a technical lead for C2 simulation projects, including task planning, coordination, and technical decision-making over multi-year efforts.
Background supporting intelligence community or missile defense organizations, including BMD, ASAT, and SAM mission and acquisition-related analyses.
Familiarity with missile defense architectures, threat system representations, and verification/validation of C2 and system-of-systems M&S.
Knowledge of AI/ML techniques and their application within C2 threat systems.
Proficiency 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.
Experience collaborating with radar, sensor, and weapon M&S teams to ensure consistent representation of threat systems within integrated C2-centric simulations.

Responsibilities

Leading the design, development, and integration of C2 modeling and simulation assets that accurately represent threat C2 behavior for BMD and ASAT scenarios.
Implementing 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.
Developing scenarios, conducting trade studies, and performing sensitivity analyses to evaluate C2 impacts on threat capabilities, timelines, and overall system performance.
Documenting modeling assumptions, system architectures, and results; preparing technical reports, configuration documentation, and briefings for government stakeholders.
Providing 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.