Sr. Lead RF Software Engineer - TS/SCI CI

Parsons•Herndon, VA

About The Position

In 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. The Lead RF Software Engineer performs the following technical tasks as a leader in the Airborne Sensing (ABS) Group (75% to 80% of the time) : Takes a lead role in Developing the software to bring RF, Wireless, SIGINT, ELINT, and/or Electronic Warfare solution designs to fruition, drawing from experience with: Implementing real time DSP algorithms for modulation/demodulation, filtering, channelization, detection, and estimation Implementing and testing ultra-time-sensitive location estimations, and event-driven frameworks Authoring low-level code to maximize efficiency and keep runtimes manageable Developing algorithms for signal detection, classification, geolocation, and parameter estimation (e.g., frequency, bandwidth, modulation type, direction of arrival) Implementing feature extraction, time frequency analysis, and spectral analysis pipelines Integrating machine learning or statistical techniques for signal identification, anomaly detection, and emitter recognition Designing schemas and APIs to store, query, and serve RF derived metadata to downstream systems Designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for complex signal processing and RF applications Using containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman) and orchestration frameworks (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker Swarm) to deploy scalable, high-performance RF/DSP services Reviews and approves the code developed by subordinates for merging into the appropriate product baseline. Leads efforts for the adoption of standards, processes, procedures, and tools appropriate for the projects and technologies our team supports. Collaborates and coordinate with external and internal customers and partners – builds collaborative relationships through effective communications and outreach. Demonstrates entrepreneurial/strategic mindset – wants to be a part of improving and growing a business. The Lead RF Software Engineer also performs the following leadership activities (20 to 25% of the time): Serves as the Technical Lead for multiple interwoven programs to provide software-based prototype capabilities to the war fighter. Provides oversight for design, development, documentation, and testing of complex tactical and national software systems from concept development through transition to operations. Provides technical leadership for both Parsons and subcontractor team members with an eye toward providing the best solution and capabilities on schedule to our customers for transition to operations. Analyzes data from operational data flows to provide recommendations for refinement to improve capability utilization and trade space analysis for higher priority solutions. Provides functional management of the Airborne Sensing Software and DSP development team to include, but not limited to, timekeeping approvals, goal setting, conducting performance reviews, and providing professional mentorship. Participates in solutions for new programs, proposals, and pre-proposal efforts to develop concepts and mission requirements into viable system architectures for successful proposals and program execution (as-needed basis). Assists the ABS Product Manager and Business Area Lead with the development of technical roadmaps and strategy.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
10+ years of experience in software or DSP development and personnel management
Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
Background in design, development, test, and integration of rapid-prototype software architectures.
Experience in cloud-based Continuous Integration/ Continuous Development pipelines.
Experience with source-code analysis and resolution
Experience with data analysis for trade space consideration of complex system designs
Experience modeling data flows for complex integrated systems
Background in real-time software development for software-based RF, Wireless, SIGINT, ELINT, and/or Electronic Warfare capabilities.
Background and working level knowledge of digital signal processing, waveform development, data analytics, software-defined radios, and software development.
Experience in developing customer-facing documentation of specifications, ICDs, design reviews, and test documentation.
Develops a wide variety of contractual and internal documentation and reports.

Nice To Haves

Experience with proposal writing and building customer relations
Working knowledge of Software Development Frameworks
Previous IC or DoD-related RF, Wireless, SIGINT, ELINT, and/or Electronic Warfare systems program/project work experience.

Responsibilities

Takes a lead role in Developing the software to bring RF, Wireless, SIGINT, ELINT, and/or Electronic Warfare solution designs to fruition
Implementing real time DSP algorithms for modulation/demodulation, filtering, channelization, detection, and estimation
Implementing and testing ultra-time-sensitive location estimations, and event-driven frameworks
Authoring low-level code to maximize efficiency and keep runtimes manageable
Developing algorithms for signal detection, classification, geolocation, and parameter estimation (e.g., frequency, bandwidth, modulation type, direction of arrival)
Implementing feature extraction, time frequency analysis, and spectral analysis pipelines
Integrating machine learning or statistical techniques for signal identification, anomaly detection, and emitter recognition
Designing schemas and APIs to store, query, and serve RF derived metadata to downstream systems
Designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for complex signal processing and RF applications
Using containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman) and orchestration frameworks (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker Swarm) to deploy scalable, high-performance RF/DSP services
Reviews and approves the code developed by subordinates for merging into the appropriate product baseline.
Leads efforts for the adoption of standards, processes, procedures, and tools appropriate for the projects and technologies our team supports.
Collaborates and coordinate with external and internal customers and partners – builds collaborative relationships through effective communications and outreach.
Demonstrates entrepreneurial/strategic mindset – wants to be a part of improving and growing a business.
Serves as the Technical Lead for multiple interwoven programs to provide software-based prototype capabilities to the war fighter.
Provides oversight for design, development, documentation, and testing of complex tactical and national software systems from concept development through transition to operations.
Provides technical leadership for both Parsons and subcontractor team members with an eye toward providing the best solution and capabilities on schedule to our customers for transition to operations.
Analyzes data from operational data flows to provide recommendations for refinement to improve capability utilization and trade space analysis for higher priority solutions.
Provides functional management of the Airborne Sensing Software and DSP development team to include, but not limited to, timekeeping approvals, goal setting, conducting performance reviews, and providing professional mentorship.
Participates in solutions for new programs, proposals, and pre-proposal efforts to develop concepts and mission requirements into viable system architectures for successful proposals and program execution (as-needed basis).
Assists the ABS Product Manager and Business Area Lead with the development of technical roadmaps and strategy.