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.
Key Responsibilities
Design, engineer, analyze, and develop software prototypes and/or applications as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Engage with stakeholders to better define the problem space and vision to determine capabilities and priorities.
Participate in the complete software development lifecycle: user story creation, design, development, automated testing, and operational support.
Design and develop new features to meet evolving end-user requirements.
Work with complex algorithms to deliver optimized solutions for the end user.
Determine software maintainability and overall adherence to user requirements on department standards.
Drive continuous improvement through process and tooling recommendations.
Mentor team members by sharing innovative ideas and industry best practices.
Work Environment
Location: On-site
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications
Required
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required for this position
Experience and Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science, or related technical degree
5+ years of software development, including architecture, object-oriented design, coding, and testing, with strong understanding of the software development life cycle.
Strong experience in one or more of the following: Python, Java, or Go.
Experience with Javascript fameworks such as Angular or React.
Experience designing, developing, and deploying web applications using microservices architecture.
Experience designing, developing, and optimizing relational database solutions using PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar technologies.
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes using GitLab/GitHub or equivalent technologies.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Strong passion for conducting research, tackling complex problems, and continuously learning and adopting new technologies.
Organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities.
Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Desired
Active Secret or higher clearance
Master’s degree in engineering or computer science, or related technical degree
Experience with Docker, AWS and / or Azure, and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
Experience building secure software solutions within DoD or Federal environments.
Experience supporting mission-critical operational systems.
Experience optimizing application performance, scalability, and resiliency.
INCOSE certification, such as CSEP or ESEP
Basic Compensation: $126,900 to $158,600 in El Segundo, CA
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
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.
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.
