In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for. **Job Description:** In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for. **Job Description:** Parsons is looking for a talented and experienced **Principal Defensive Systems Modeling and Simulation Lead** to join our team! In this role you will lead a team performing modeling and simulation associated with defensive weapon systems. **What You'll Be Doing:** + Working closely with the customer to understand and deliver quality products that accomplish their mission + Coordinating multiple tasks, staff and subcontractors performing analysis + Understanding engineering designs supplied by the customer and leading teams of staff and/or subcontractors to develop software models that represent the systems at the fidelity necessary to meet customer goals. + Oversee the evolution of the technical baseline and plan transition steps that add emerging capabilities while maintaining existing products. + Use modeling and simulation tools to answer intelligence questions **Clearance Required:** + Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess an **ACTIVE** TS/SCI Clearance **What Required Skills You'll Bring:** + BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or similar discipline, and 15+ years of experience + Deep technical experience with Radar, Directed Energy Weapons, Surface to Air Missile Systems, and/or Anti-Satellite weapons + Experience developing software in C++ and MATLAB Simulink and leading software teams + Experience with modeling and simulation of weapons systems + Experience developing software models of Radar, interceptor and sensor subsystems + Ability to mentor and provide task leadership **What Desired Skills You'll Bring:** + Prior leadership experience over teams of teams + Experience with Agile software development + Prior experience establishing teams and supporting program transitions **Minimum Clearance Required to Start:** Top Secret SCI This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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 what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $227,900.00 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! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!About Us Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.