Title:

Software Engineer/ Developer

Software Engineer/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. 

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. 

KBR is seeking a Software Engineer/Developer to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. This position supports the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Space Vehicles Directorate (ARFL/RV), the Air Force’s center of excellence for space research. AFRL/RV develops and transitions technologies that provide space-based capabilities to the nation. In this role, you will work with government and industry leaders to develop new modeling & simulation capabilities for space, driving critical analyses and investment decisions for pathfinding technologies.

Responsibilities will include:

Perform software design and development in C++Collaborate with customers and systems engineers and subject matter experts to develop, refine and translate requirementsResearch trends for various concept designs and translate to detailed software modelsProvide technical engineering support to analysis projectsConduct modeling and simulation (M&S) study and analysis supportAnalyze test data on various space systems, compare to M&S results, provide summary reportsSupport modeling and simulation for space systems (e.g., SATCOM, GPS and GNSS)Lead or manage aspects of or full projectsSolve complex problemsMeet regularly with customer, provide oral and written status on tasks

Required Experience

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Computer Engineering, Computer Sciences or other related degree1-3 years of programming experience with C++, Python, Matlab, and Visual Basic.  Experience using AFSIM is highly desired.Some experience in system architecting, modeling, simulation, analysis, developing concepts, early systems engineering, and/or soliciting concepts from industry and stakeholdersAbility to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing to support acquisition documentation and effectively collaborate among the engineering team and management to achieve common project goalsAbility to build, integrate and troubleshoot software componentsAbility to take technical findings/data to generate analysis required to support informed decisions

Preferred Experience:

General knowledge of other software programming frameworks and databases and the ability to apply that knowledge to the software domainKnowledge of the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) for M&S effortsSome understanding of space-based assets, including satellite constellations, space-based radar, space weather, space ISR and GPS3-5 years of software engineering experienceExperience working with constructive mission simulationsExperience conducting modeling and simulation (M&S) study and analysis supportGeneral knowledge of real-time target environments, including processor and network architectures, communication protocols and exiting simulation framework design/useWorking knowledge of electronic warfare in a technical field such as aircraft, ship, missile, or space systemsMission Level Analysis derived from physics-based modeling and simulationExperience supporting system engineering and integration of concept development, systems design and architecture, modeling and simulation, engineering integration, test and evaluationAn active TS/SCI clearance is preferred.

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.

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.