Software Engineer

Ohio

KBR
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Software Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR.

KBR's Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our 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 security and shape the future of space defense.
Position Summary:

Develop software for the next 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: Onsite
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal
  • Working Hours: Standard
Required Skills & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
  • 5+years of professional experience in C software development
  • Experience designing and implementing C software development
  • Experience working in an Agile development team environment
  • Working understanding of the "why" behind the product, systems, and security design
  • Experience with a Linux-based dev environment, leveraging Gitlab Artifactory, and a broad set of commonly-used open-source dependencies
  • Ability to effectively brief and interact regularly with a technically-oriented government customer
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance
Skills & Experience:
  • 8+ years of professional experience in C software development
  • Working knowledge of RF and IR sensor systems
  • Graphics development experience using Qt
  • Experience with Python and Rust software development
  • Experience with mission systems software development
  • Experience with containerized microservice system architectures
  • Experience in the development, test, or management of aircraft- 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 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 or expression veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Date Posted: 08 March 2025
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