[Hiring] Principal Research Scientist @Parsons Corporation
Posted 2026-06-26
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
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