Title:
Senior Software Engineer
Belong. 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.
KBR is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for an exciting opportunity to support the Air Force's deployment of the next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system, Sentinel. This position is located at Hill AFB, Utah and requires a Secret security clearance.
The ideal candidate would provide a mix of software systems engineering expertise and understanding of software development practices. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Air Force's acquisition of the next-generation Sentinel (formerly GBSD) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) System.
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
- Work within an Agile Scrum Team.
- Act as software Subject Matter Expert to review requirements, specification documents, processes, plans, guides, and reports.
- Support radical teaming and collaboration between Project Management Office Software Division, the prime contractor, and external stakeholders.
- Track and evaluate program progress by analyzing software metrics.
- Learn and apply innovative Model Based (Systems) Engineering (MBE/MBSE) approaches to Software Acquisition and Development.
- Support government initiatives towards modern software acquisition and development methodologies such as Agile and DevSecOps.
Work Environment:
- Location: On-site
- Travel Requirements: Minimal
- Working Hours: Standard
Required Qualifications:
- Active Secret clearance with latest re-investigation date within last 6 years.
- BS degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a related degree.
- Familiarity with systems engineering practices and procedures.
- Strong verbal/written communications skills and peer-to-leader presentations.
- Ability to take initiative and execute tasks with limited day-to-day direction.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with any coding or scripting language.
- Experience with software requirements development.
- Experience with Agile software metrics (e.g., burnup/burndown, velocity, code coverage).
- Familiarity with Aerospace Software Standards (DO-178C, ARINC-653, ARINC-661, MISRA C, or Agile/SAFe/Lean development, or DevSecOps pipelines, tools OR experience with any of the following MBSE requirement/architecture tools: Cameo, DOORS, Rhapsody.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Basic Compensation: $91,980 - $156,330
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.
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.
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
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.
