Software Engineer (Multiple Levels)

Parsons

Last Updated: 3/4/2026 7:36:15 AM

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Current Days Open
1
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$88,400.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$154,700.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
4
First Seen
2/13/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$86,700.00 (Yearly)
2/19/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$154,700.00 (Yearly)
3/4/2026

Full Job Description

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 whats possible. Job Description: Parsons is looking for amazingly talented Software Engineers at a variety of levels to join our team! Join Parsons and build your expertise in the Counter-UAS and AI/ML fields. Are you ready to be at the forefront of two of the highest growth areas most innovative areas of engineering today? Parsons is seeking a dynamic and driven individuals to join our CUAS team and help build, test and deploy the next generation of CUAS systems to protect both our warfighters and critical infrastructure and events here at home. By joining Parsons, you will be part of a dedicated team that values innovation, excellence, and the impact of work on national and global security. Your contributions will not only advance your career by exposing you to innovative new technologies but also ensure the safety of countless lives. Your Next Mission Awaits If you are passionate about contributing to a safer world and ready to take on a challenge that will transform your career, we want to hear from you. Join Parsons and be part of a company where your work makes a difference every day. Embark on this exciting journey with Parsonswhere the future of Army communications is in your hands. Apply now to become a key player in our mission-critical projects and take your career to new heights! As a Software Engineer at Parsons, you will play a crucial role in troubleshooting and developing technical solutions to some of the most pressing safety issues of our time. This position requires a blend of creativity, technical expertise, a collaborative mindset and the ability to complete assignments with limited supervision. In-office candidates in the Northern Virginia / West Virginia area are preferred, but remote options are also available for well qualified self-starting candidates. What You'll Be Doing: Adding new features and capabilities to Parsons DroneArmor CUAS C2 Software product line. Integrating new CUAS sensors and effectors with the DroneArmor CUAS C2 software. API Familiarity: Work with Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), ICDs, etc to ensure seamless integration and functionality. Leveraging internally developed, CUAS specific AI/ML capabilities to Diagnosing and developing technical solutions related to software issues discovered during internal testing or by customers using deployed systems. Develop and code interface messaging software components to facilitate communication between systems. Supporting the demonstration of Parsons CUAS capabilities that you have helped to develop. What Required Skills You'll Bring: Bachelor's Degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline is required. Junior 2+ years experience or 6+ years experience in lieu of degree Journeyman 5+ years experience or 11+ years experience in lieu of degree Senior 8+ years experience or 14+ years experience in lieu of degree Lead Masters and 10+ years experience or 16+ years experience in lieu of degree US citizenship is a requirement for position consideration Must have an active Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain one. Expertise with Java software development. Proficiency in developing and implementing custom software algorithms and applications. Familiarity with COTS and GOTS software applications. Experience with Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Proficiency in coding interface messaging software components. Experience in designing, testing, debugging and documenting software. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Senior/Lead Level: Experience interfacing with customers and collaborating on requirements development and test planning What Desired Skills You'll Bring: Experience with Atlassian Products & GIT Experience with Docker, Swing, React Expertise in with AI/ML algorithm development and training. Familiarity with one or more of the following disciplines: CUAS, Electronic Warfare(EW), Command & Control (C2), Radars, EOIR/Cameras and/or Communications Electronics. Experience working with or developing Geospatial Systems and processing/transforming geospatial data. Ability to mentor peers and share knowledge effectively. Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites Willingness to travel occasionally to Parsons CUAS Integration Facility in Summit Point, WV (one hour outside of Washington, DC) if a remote employee. Specific to AI/ML roles within the CUAS group: Languages: Python (Expert), C++ (Intermediate/Advanced) Python (Expert), C++ (Intermediate/Advanced) Tools: Docker, Git, CMake, Confluence, JIRA. Bonus if experience with Jenkins and Artifactory. Experience deploying ML models to edge devices. Experience optimizing inference pipelines. Experience curating custom datasets. Security Clearance Requirement: None 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 whats next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00 We 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! This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. 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 employees wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons questAPPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/. Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrows solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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