Role Description Parsons is looking for a highly experienced Principal Research Scientist to join our team! In this role you will get to work with other scientists and engineers to research and develop radiation transport models. What You'll Be Doing:

• Work with a team of scientists and engineers to improve and add new capabilities to atmospheric radiative transfer model for an advanced multi-physics model.
• Document and present work to team members and others in the modeling community.
• Keep current with new developments in numerical methods and advances in the field of radiative transfer and remote sensing.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in scientific modeling and analysis.
• Extensive research experience in atmospheric radiative transfer (thermal/optical), including peer-reviewed publications.
• Expert knowledge of Monte Carlo atmospheric scattering models.
• Ability to work independently and also work well with others in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ph.D. in engineering or scientific discipline.

Requirements

• An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

Desired Skills

• Experience coding in Fortran (both legacy and modern).
• Experience mentoring other scientists/engineers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Holidays to fit your busy lifestyle.

Salary Range $60.14 - $108.27