Title:
Jr 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.
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.
Position Overview
KBR is looking for an Entry Level Software Engineer who shall learn to apply the principles, theories, and methods of computer science and information technology. An interest in Data Science/Analytics is a plus.
This role is ideal for someone early in their career who wants hands-on experience developing applications while also learning how data can drive business decisions. You’ll work with analysts and stakeholders to build software features, support reporting needs, and help improve internal processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining software applications
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
- Support bug fixes, troubleshooting, and application improvements
- Help gather and organize data from multiple systems
- Assist with reports, dashboards, and basic analytics projects
- Collaborate with team members on technical and business requirements
- Participate in code reviews and team meetings
- Learn and apply modern development and analytics best practices
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field and 2 years experience
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph
- Eagerness to learn and grow
- Positive attitude and willingness to ask questions
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Interest in both software development and data-driven decision making
- Basic understanding of programming languages such as: Python, JavaScript, Java or C#
- Basic familiarity with databases and SQL
- Basic understanding of APIs and web applications
- Basic exposure to data visualization or analytics tools is a plus: Power BI, Tableau, Excel
- Familiarity with Git/version control
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Internship, academic, or personal project experience
- Basic cloud platform exposure (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
- Basic understanding of Agile/Scrum environments
Work Environment:
- Location: On-Site Chantilly VA
- Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
- Working Hours: Standard
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.
