Software Engineer

Title:

Software Engineer

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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.

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.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

Position Summary:

Seeking a talented and innovative Software Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions that support USSTRATCOM strategic weapon system planning programs and emerging commercial systems. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create high-quality software that enhances system performance, survivability, and cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full Life Cycle Software Development: All aspects of the software development life-cycle including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding, and automated testing within an Agile and CI/CD model
• Technical Leadership: Serve as a technical lead on complex mission planning projects
• Technical Design: Develop the best technical design and approach for new product development
• Communication: Communicate progress project managers, including identifying risks, opportunities, and dependencies
• Team Leadership: Ensure team adheres to Agile processes and software engineering best practices
• Utilize Modern Tools: Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug mission critical software source code using modern software development languages and tools
• Use Agile Development Tools: Use Agile development tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket/Git to manage work and collaborate with PMO
• Documentation Support: Support creation and updating of all relevant documentation and specifications for design, development and testing

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of experience or in lieu of degree, equivalent years of relevant experience
• Web Technology Proficiency: Strong proficiency with Java, C++, Rust, and/or web technologies including HTML, CSS, XML, SOAP, WSDL, REST, JSON, and JavaScript
• Containerization Tech: Experience with containerization technology (Docker, Podman)
• -Web Application Technology Proficiency: Proficiency with Apache Tomcat, JBoss, etc.
• Delivery Experience: Experience delivering an entire piece of a system or application
• Technical Lead Experience: Experience serving as a technical lead - Deep understanding of software design patterns
• Agile Development Knowledge: Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies
• Experience with the following:
  • A version control system (e.g., Git)
  • An issue/problem tracking system (e.g., Jira)
•  Operating Systems Proficiency: Proficiency with multiple operating systems (Mac OSX, Windows, LINUX, etc.)
• Relational Database Management System Expertise : Proficiency with at least one Relational Database Management System (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.)
• Microsoft Office Proficiency: Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint) team player who can express and explain their ideas to others

Desired:

• Applied Experience: Hands-on experience with AI/ML technologies
• Thorough Experience: Extensive experience with process/workflow automation
• Familiarity: Strong familiarity with Python
• Understanding: Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
• Process Experience: with USSTRATCOM Nuclear Planning process

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 at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

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.