UAV Software Engineer - Military Veterans

Req #: R160894

Location(s):

• US - NC (Field Location)

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Job Description:

Polaris Alpha® Advanced Systems, a Parsons company, is hiring an experienced Software Developer/Engineer whose role will be essential to the design, implementation, and delivery of high performance, secure, mission critical solutions. We seek engineers that are versatile, display leadership qualities, and are enthusiastic to tackle new challenges as we continue to provide the military with cutting edge tools. We are seeking a highly motivated software engineer for an exciting and unique opportunity in a fast-paced environment as a robotics software developer embedded within the Combat Development Directorate (CDD) Robotics, a part of Special Operations Command.  The Software Engineer will spend 1 to 3 years assigned to Fort Liberty, North Carolina with reach back capability to the broader software engineering team at Picatinny Arsenal.  For this position, the Software Engineer will provide rapid software solutions and integrated software products to meet end user requirements as they emerge in real time.  This will in turn provide new capability with end user input back into the US Army development cycle, further advancing US Army UxS requirements – the Technology Readiness Levels of the capabilities are 1 through 6.  The Software Engineer will also serve as a senior advisor, providing support for programmatic functions.

Responsibilities:

• Requirements analysis and traceability
• Software configuration management using Git or similar tools
• Software development:  design, implementation, test
• Support periodic design reviews
• Support Agile sprint planning activities
• Authoring design, interface, and user documentation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering
• Active interest / knowledge of small UAS; on-the-job experience developing UAV guidance, navigation, and control algorithms is preferred
• Familiarity/experience with drone programming, specifically PX4 and/or betaflight
• Experience developing in:
  • C++
  • Python
• Experience with Development, Build and Configuration tools for example the Atlassian toolset (e.g., Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Confluence)
• Experience performing / supporting
  • Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR),
  • Documentation reviews
  • Test plan development and execution
  • Evaluating and helping to refine Key Performance Parameters and Key System Attributes (KPP/KSA) as it pertains to new technology
• Excellent organizational, communications, problem-solving and people skills, be a self-starter, and enjoy being part of, leading, and contributing to a hard-working team.
• Must have the ability to quickly learn and creatively leverage new technologies.
• Technical leadership and team leadership experience
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold a Secret or higher security clearance
• Must be able to travel.  Anticipated travel level 5%-10%.

Desired Capabilities:

• Software development lifecycle experience (SDLC), especially within the DoD
• Experience with Government standards and procedures.
• Understanding of, and experience working within, the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)​
• Familiarity/experience with Ardupilot and/or other equivalent flight control firmware
• Familiarity/experience with Robot Operating System (ROS).
• Experience developing or using UAS Ground Control Stations (GCS)
• Part 107 Drone Pilot Certification and/or hobby flight.

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: 

$96,400.00 - $168,700.00

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!

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+.

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