Title:

Software Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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:

evelop software for the next generation of mission systems and pilot-vehicle interfaces. Tasking includes developing sensor processing capabilities, mission and flight autonomy, and graphics programming in support of cockpit displays Additionally, our team leads the development of novel high-profile software architectures, supported by a large group of industry engineers. Our team places a high premium on software quality and maintainability, automation, and standards compliance, including leveraging best-of-breed tooling. Our engineers solve the technical challenges of operational requirements while owning the end-to-end life cycle of software development, including design, integration, technical documentation, and testing.

Work Environment:

Location: OnsiteTravel Requirements: MinimalWorking Hours: Standard

Required Skills & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, Mathematics, or Physics5+years of professional experience in C++ software developmentExperience designing and implementing C++ software developmentExperience working in an Agile development team environmentWorking understanding of the “why” behind the product, systems, and security designExperience with a Linux-based dev environment, leveraging Gitlab Artifactory, and a broad set of commonly-used open-source dependenciesAbility to effectively brief and interact regularly with a technically-oriented government customerExcellent verbal & written communication skillsMust be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance

 

Preferred Skills & Experience:

8+ years of professional experience in C++ software developmentWorking knowledge of RF and IR sensor systemsGraphics development experience using QtExperience with Python and Rust software developmentExperience with mission systems software developmentExperience with containerized microservice system architecturesExperience in the development, test, or management of aircraft-resident embedded software

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.