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.

Position Summary:

Develop engineering software to predict the performance of current and future GPS and other PNT sensors in operational scenarios.  Tasking includes implementing algorithms to simulate the performance of GPS, communication system, and sensor performance; developing graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for configuration and data visualization; and creating application programming interfaces (APIs) to provide other applications access to the core simulation features.  Engineers provide support for the complete software development life cycle including design, integration, technical documentation, and testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform software design and development in C++ and SQL
• Collaborate with systems engineers and subject matter experts to refine requirements
• Develop and review software designs for appropriateness, completeness, and recommend changes to support project objectives
• Review and assess designs for compliance with computer/network security best practices

Work Environment:

• Location: Onsite/Hybrid/Remote
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or related discipline
• 5 years of experience in software engineering
• Experience with C++ and SQL
• Experience with software optimization and performance tuning tools and techniques
• Experience with continuous integration process and tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired:

• Master’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or related discipline
• Experience working as a member of an agile software development team (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience designing and integrating application programming interfaces (e.g., REST)
• Experience developing modeling and simulation software
• Experience planning and leading projects
• Experience working with Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Global Positioning System (GPS), GLONASS, or Galileo
• Experience developing and/or applying alternative Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) sensor and communication system models
• Experience developing cross-platform software on both Linux and Windows operating systems
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Entity Framework and ASP.NET MVC
• Experience with Python
• Experience developing microservices
• Experience with geospatial markup languages
• Experience developing desktop graphical user interfaces
• Experience developing high-performance parallel software
• Experience with secure application development practices
• Experience using and interpreting the results of static code analysis tools
• Web Development skills/experience in C# or Python

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.