Senior MILSATCOM Applications Software Developer

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Senior MILSATCOM Applications Software Developer

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KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

KBR is seeking a MILSATCOM Applications Software Developer to support a MILSATCOM Program Management Office (PMO) within the US Space Force’s (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC) at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO. We are looking for an innovative, creative, and highly motivated individual to develop critical software used to manage the technical baseline for multiple space systems, terminals and applications in the MILSATCOM and Nuclear Command, Control & Communications (NC3) portfolio for the Joint Force and Allied partners. This position is a growth opportunity for the best candidate who is career-focused and technically-saavy coupled with demonstrated leadership and managerial experience in the software development field.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Air Force’s Space and Missiles System Center. We support the Air Force’s acquisition of state of the art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentor a technical team with design and direction of web-based architecture
• Be forward-thinking with application requirements and DoD direction  
• Prepare and present briefings consisting of 20 or more people; ability to demonstrate software products to non-technical personnel  
• Engage the customer and program teammates to answer questions and resolve blockers/issues/concerns; a visionary consultant always thinking on behalf of the customer  
• Lead and make decisions that affect work product; ability to manage a diverse staff to include hiring decisions  
• Turn requirements into technical solutions with little input from government.  
• Generate weekly, monthly, quarterly management reports on time
• Travel:  Less than 10%

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active DoD Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science or equivalent technical discipline with diverse software development environments
• 15+ years experience in IT with team lead/supervisory skills
• Ability to understand working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships  
• Ability to understand MILSATCOM equipment and troubleshooting
• Quick learner with new and existing technologies with little formal training - a self-starter
• Knowledge of cloud deployed web-based applications and DevOps server
• Understanding of networks and willing to work with Sys Admins on web network configurations.
• Excellent technical skills in programming, SQL database design and maintenance, web design, web architecture, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, and WEB server IIS configuration  
• Object oriented programming in C# and .Net Core 8.0 or greater, Blazor Server development, and experience with Common Access Card (CAC) certificate authorization methodology

Desired:

• Knowledge of DoD operations and workflow processes
• Knowledge of DoD MILSATCOM and NC3 space systems, terminals and software applications

Basic Compensation: $165,000-$190,000 in Colorado

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

KBR Benefits 

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.