Mid Software Engineer

Parsons Corporation•Aberdeen, MD

About The Position

Parsons is seeking an Mid Software Engineer to support our cutting-edge Drone Armor counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. The Software Engineer will develop, test, and maintain software in a variety of programming languages and environments, contributing to mission-critical applications and services that enable effective C-UAS operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with 5 years of experience OR 8 years of relevant software development experience may be substituted for education
Experience in developing computer software code in professional or complex project environments
Experience with a variety of software programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java, C#, or similar)
Experience working with a variety of business systems and applications
Experience designing, testing, debugging, and documenting software across the development lifecycle
Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, including version control and issue tracking
Familiarity with modern development workflows and tools (e.g., Git, CI/CD, automated testing)
Ability to work within a team environment and coordinate with other engineers and stakeholders
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Must be a US Citizen
SECRET security clearance

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
Relevant certifications in software development, cloud platforms, or DevSecOps tools
Experience supporting DoD, defense, aerospace, or C-UAS-related software systems
Experience with real-time, distributed, or mission-critical software applications
Experience with containerization, microservices, or cloud-native development
Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development methodologies
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Software Design & Development Develop computer software code in support of Drone Armor C-UAS capabilities
Design and implement software components, services, and interfaces based on system requirements and user needs
Work with a variety of software programming languages and frameworks as required by the program
Contribute to the development of scalable, maintainable, and secure software solutions
Application & Business Systems Support Support a variety of business systems and applications associated with Drone Armor development, deployment, and operations
Integrate software components with existing tools, data sources, and operational workflows
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems, test, operations) to ensure software aligns with mission and business objectives
Testing, Debugging & Documentation Design and execute unit, integration, and system tests for software components
Debug software issues, identify root causes, and implement fixes and improvements
Document software design, interfaces, test procedures, and user guidance
Support preparation of technical reports and presentations related to software capabilities and status