Junior Computer Scientist/Engineer

Parsons Corporation•Aberdeen, MD

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Junior Computer Scientist/Engineer to support our cutting-edge Drone Armor counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. This role provides professional software and application development in support of mission-critical C-UAS capabilities and requires the application of foundational computer science, engineering, and mathematical principles to research, design, develop, test, evaluate, and maintain software applications in an integrated manner.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline is required with 2 years of experience OR 4 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education
Up to 2 years of experience in software or application development in one or more modern programming languages
Exposure to or coursework in: Artificial intelligence, information systems, networking, distributed processing, real-time controls, system-of-systems, web, cloud, modeling, or simulation
Computer hardware, systems software, computer system architecture, and integration
Mathematics such as data structures, algorithms, discrete models, and modern algebra
Experience supporting research, design, development, testing, evaluation, or maintenance of software applications (academic, internship, or professional)
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Python, C++, Java, or similar
Understanding of basic software engineering practices, including version control and issue tracking
Familiarity with distributed systems or networking concepts
Exposure to cloud environments or modern web technologies is beneficial
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary engineering and science team
Must be a US Citizen
SECRET security clearance

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
Relevant certifications or training in cloud platforms, AI/ML, or software development tools
Internship, co-op, or project experience supporting DoD, defense, aerospace, or related technical programs
Experience with AI/ML frameworks, modeling and simulation tools, or real-time/embedded systems
Experience with containerization, scripting, or automation tools
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and collaborative development environments (e.g., Git-based workflows)
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Software & Application Development
Provide professional software or application development in one or more programming languages
Implement and maintain software components that support Drone Armor C-UAS capabilities
Apply fundamentals and principles of: Artificial intelligence and information systems Networking, distributed processing, and real-time controls System-of-systems engineering, web, cloud, modeling, and simulation
Write clear, maintainable, and well-documented code under the guidance of senior engineers and scientists
Systems Architecture & Integration Support
Apply knowledge of computer hardware, systems software, computer system architecture, and integration to support system development
Assist in integrating software components within larger system-of-systems architectures
Collaborate with senior team members to ensure software aligns with system requirements and design constraints
Support troubleshooting and resolution of integration issues across software and hardware interfaces
Mathematical Foundations & Algorithm Implementation
Apply mathematics including data structures, algorithms, discrete models, and modern algebra to software design and implementation
Implement algorithms developed by senior team members and support their refinement and optimization
Assist with evaluating algorithm performance, correctness, and efficiency in operationally relevant scenarios
Research, Test, Evaluation & Documentation
Participate in research, design, development, testing, evaluation, and maintenance of software applications in an integrated, lifecycle-focused manner
Support development and execution of unit and integration tests for software components
Assist in analyzing test results, documenting findings, and implementing corrective actions
Contribute to technical documentation including design notes, test summaries, and user instructions