High Fidelity Radar Analyst

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented High Fidelity Radar Analyst to join our team! In this role you will utilize strong critical thinking and problem solving skills to interface verbally and in writing with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Subject Matter Experts (SME) and Prime Contractor.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support test analysis (ground and flight tests), threat analysis, high fidelity radar analysis including tracking and discrimination, radar siting, warfighter request, and other areas as needed

• Perform analysis on recorded and model generated radar data

• Define and develop solutions for complex problems such as Special Radar Studies, Threat Analysis and Flight / Ground Test Planning and Analysis; including Study Definition, Data Extraction, Data Analysis, Tool Development, and Briefing Preparation

• Support technical reviews and information requests

• Disseminate results and update progress in the form of written and oral presentations

• Develop tools and perform analysis using MATLAB, C++, C#, Java, and other Scripting Languages (Bash, Python, Perl)

• Support the development and maintenance of medium and high fidelity computational tools to ensure accuracy and configuration control

• Assess associated risks, coordinate needs requirements and potential solutions offered with advanced MDA technologies

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project

• MS in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math

• Knowledge and application of phased array radar theory, function, and design

• Highly skilled in execution and analyses using digital radar M&S, specifically high fidelity radar models such as Open System Architecture Sensor Model and Common X-Band Element Development Tool and medium fidelity radar models

• Active Secret Clearance or higher required

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Develop MATLAB, Python or C++ scripts to support execution and post processing analysis activities for radar functions such as search, acquisition, track and discrimination and perform detailed root cause analysis as needed on unexpected performance

• Maintain software configuration for all SNEM-A developed and maintained tools, including documentation

• Develop and review technical memorandums, white papers, and briefings supporting findings and conclusions of analyses

• Works independently, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Experience with Program Management

• Experience implementing systems engineering "V" processes

• Ability to self-manage and initiate within team structure

• Ability to decompose complex problems to actionable elements

• Ability to work across organizational boundaries

• Ability presenting complex information and concepts to Leaders at various levels

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Working knowledge of MDA Systems Engineering processes and procedures

• Working knowledge of MDA organizational structure

• Working knowledge of Missile Defense System (MDS) architecture and concepts

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret

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:

$117,000.00 - $210,600.00

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!