
Software Developer
- Chantilly, Virginia
- Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Springfield, Virginia
- Aurora, Colorado
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Software DeveloperBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
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.
This is a contingent position based upon contract award.
KBR is seeking a highly qualified Software Developer to provide support to our customer that operates, maintains, and reports the status of intelligence satellites and their associated ground systems, provides defensive space control and space protection, monitors satellite flight safety, and provides space situational awareness. This effort includes support to innovation labs developing new tools, models, and algorithms to operate and exploit satellite space and ground systems.
As a Software Developer, you have the expertise and experience in machine learning and the rapid development of SIGINT and GEOINT tools algorithms and prototype capabilities to support quick-response R&D. Skills include algorithmic development, including the design, analysis, implementation, optimization, profiling and experimental evaluation of computer algorithms, bridging the gap between algorithmic theory and operational capabilities.
Required Qualifications:
20 years of expertise and experience and experience in machine learning and the rapid development of SIGINT and GEOINT tools, algorithms and prototype capabilities to support quick-response R&D
Ability to design and integrate algorithms, including the design, analysis, implementation, optimization, profiling and experimental evaluation
Ability to bridge gaps between algorithmic theory and operational capabilities
Ability to deliver lab innovations and mission operations advanced support
Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related quantitative science field
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in engineering or related quantitative science field
Experience leading teams resulting in successful verification and test strategies/solutions for complex programs
Experience with cloud development processes
Experience with industry system engineering practices
Strong interpersonal skills in order to influence, collaborate and work effectively with all levels of internal and external leadership
Security Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Basic Compensation: $114,600 - $171,900
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience 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 sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
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.
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