Title:
Principal Software Engineer
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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.
Innovative Projects:KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
KBR is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Engineerto support the Air Force’s Advanced Battle Management System(ABMS) Division. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) in the research and development phase. Knowledge of aerial and terrestrial networks, digital infrastructure, software developmentprocesses, and the ability to communicate technically complex topics in an easy-to-understand way. This role requires a strategic, solutions-focused professional with exceptional leadership, acquisition, and system integration capabilities.
You will be responsible forproviding expert-level technical advice directly to the Software and Applications Branch Lead Engineer. As such, you will be expected to understand all the details associated with the Branch’s software factory, its target digital infrastructure, andbe able to provide advice on the specific technical approaches required to develop and deploy C3BMsoftware applications across the DAF BATTLE NETWORK.
This role will focus on enabling the Lead Engineer to maintain the technical baseline while enabling him tomake cost, schedule and performance trades that attempt to balance sound software engineering practices, cybersecurity and architectural constraints. In addition, you will providetechnical advice to the various other ABMS product lines as they integrate applications delivered from your branch in their product lines, most especially those product lines which provide ABMS’ digital infrastructure capabilities. Lastly, you’ll enforce the rigor required to field a combat ready product while maintaining an agile approach to satisfying user requirements.
Support software engineering development for modernization programs including risk management, performance measurement, cycle-time reduction, and process improvement.
Provide extensive knowledge of modernization strategies, software engineering methodologies, digital infrastructure capabilities, and lifecycle procurement for C3BM software platforms and applications.
Assist in planning, organizing, and managing critical aspects of development, production, deployment, and sustainment for C3BM software applications.
Deliver expert-level support in integration, communication, coordination, and planning to enable software integration with multiple disparate hardware product lines.
Experience with cloud-based IaaS, PaaS and SaaS solutions in an Air Force or DoD context (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to program managers, contractors, and non-technical stakeholders.
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 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.
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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.