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KBR’s Product and Technology Solutions Division specializes in rapid prototyping and advanced technology solutions for directed energy, electronic warfare, and security applications. With expertise in electronic warfare systems, critical infrastructure protection, and product R&D, KBR delivers cutting-edge innovations to meet mission-critical needs. Backed by a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR collaborates closely with customers to develop secure, effective, and forward-thinking solutions.

Job Summary

KBR is looking for an Entry Level DSP Engineer to support our JSTATS and ATOM programs. JSTATS is an existing highly mobile SATCOM system designed for range and training operations that is being modified to expand its mission capabilities and update the UI to a modern architecture that is built in conjunction with end user feedback. ATOM is highly flexible Software Defined Radio (SDR) architecture capable of being deployed in a System of Systems (SoS) approach that requires a highly modular UI that is built to scale with the system while providing a user experience that minimizes training needs while maximizing operator awareness of the system.

As a DSP software engineer, you will be responsible for assisting with developing and implementing SATCOM systems utilizing software defined radios (SDRs). You will collaborate with the end users and internal teams to design and implement a highly efficient and open interface for SDR integration using the ASTRO UX Design System. A key aspect of your role will involve taking input directly from our team SMEs and the users and developing SDRs within the ATOM architectural principals that complies with existing back-end interfaces as well as identifying backend functions that need to be updated or rewritten. Your work will support our Organization’s goals of matching highly efficient user’s interactions with our existing highly flexible SDR architecture.

Roles and Responsibilities

· Collaborate with clients and internal teams to design and implement SDR functionality.

· Build and maintain a solid foundation of DSP primarily using GNU Radio to deliver industry standard functionality.

· Bring a working understanding of RF and SDR applications to the team as we continue to plan and develop future efforts.

· Stay current with SDR design architectures and industry best practices to recommend innovative solutions.

· Actively participate in development of SDR efforts based on end user and internal team collaboration.

· Work closely with other developers building UI pages to make sure that the existing APIs are sufficient and SDRs will quickly and efficiently integrate into the system

· Collaborate with teams using version control systems like GitLab.

· Write documentation for end-user manual.

Basic Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

· 0-2 years' experience minimum in software development

· Must be a U.S. Citizen

· Must be eligible to obtain a clearance if needed

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience in SDR development: user interface, messaging services, database integration, backend services, etc.

· Experience with software defined radios (SDRs)

· Experience with digital signal processing

· Experience with web development technologies: HTML, CSS, Javascript, Typescript etc.

· Experience in React, Angular, or similar web development frameworks

· Experience in at least two programming languages such as: C/C++, Python, Java, C#, Rust, etc.

· Experience with database design and implementation: MongoDB, ProstgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.

· Experience with messaging services: ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, ZeroMQ, etc.

· Experience with containerization: Docker, Docker Compose, Virtual Machines, etc.

· Experience with Linux: Ubuntu, Redhat, etc.

Salary Range: $75,915 - $113,820

The salary range posted is based on Colorado Springs, CO. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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.