Software Engineer (Top Secret eligible)

Title:

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Space Acquisition Logistics/Life Cycle Manager

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: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• 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 successfully getting mission capability on orbit and shaping the future of space reconnaissance.

Overview:

KBR is searching for a Software Engineer in Alexandria, VA at the Mark Center to provide direct engineering support to the official Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E) and Engineering Prototyping and Experimentation Mission Directorate.  The position is primarily telework (currently) going into the office on a case-by-case basis, approximately 3-5 times a month. 

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• You will assess user and system requirements and recommend the best overall system architecture.
• Assist in the design the overall system. The contractor shall formulate system specifications in accordance with applicable standards and work with the site software engineering team to ensure that user requirements and specifications are met in the design of software systems.
• Design, code, install, and maintain systems. The contractor shall establish test requirements, plans, and execute testing to verify system design and performance; ensure system maintenance and maintain adequate software systems documentation.
• Prepare software system architectures and models to specify in detail operations to be performed by computer software. The contractor shall provide support for presentation, briefing, chart, and other office documentation.
• Continually assess the performance of software engineer teams, using an agile approach.
• Ability to develop software using current programming languages (e.g. Java, C++, JavaScript, PHP or other languages).
• Excellent knowledge of database technology (e.g. SQL, No SQL, etc.).
• Experience developing web applications using at least one popular web framework.
• Experience with test-driven development.
• Proficiency in software engineering tools.
• Experience in/familiarity with DevOps or DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in/familiarity with cloud native applications and microservices.

Qualifications:

• 15 years' of progressively responsible Software Engineering experience.
• Databased Modeling and Management
  • Tools:  Database Design, Data Modeling, Schema Design, and SQL Database are “Preferred” Erwin, No-SQL, Graph Databases, Neo4j, and Database Optimization are “Nice to Have”.
• API and SDK Development
  • Tools:  RESTful API, API Development, and Swagger are “Core” OpenAPI, API Integration, and Postman are “Preferred” FastAPI, SDK Development, and GraphQL are “Nice to Have”.
• Full Stack Development
  • Tools:  Python is “Core” Java, Flask, Jinja2, Full Stack, and Backend Development are “Preferred” Web Frameworks, Frontend Development, React, Angular, Express, and Node.js are “Nice to Have”.
• AI/ML and data Science
  • Tools:  Data Science and Data Pipelines are “Preferred” Machine Learning, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-Learn are “Nice to Have” Scripting & Automation, Agile and DevOps Practices to include Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing are “Preferred”.
• Knowledge in Software engineering/development.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Educational Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in recognized engineering, scientific and or technical, discipline that is relevant.

Certifications Desired:

• DoD 8570 IAT level 3 (CompTIA Security+) compliant.

Clearance Requirements:

• Current Secret Clearance to start.
• TS with SCI eligibility, (Desired)

Location/Travel Requirements:

• The position is located in Alexandria, VA at the Mark Center and is primarily telework (currently) going into the office on a case-by-case basis, approximately 3-5 times a month. 

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.