Title:
Junior Software Engineer
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.
Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.
Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.
Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.
In this role, you will help design and implement full-stack software applications, develop scripts and plugins for engineering and modeling tools, and support modern digital workflows across multiple programs. You will work closely with senior engineers, systems engineers, and stakeholders to translate technical requirements into reliable, maintainable software solutions.
The successful candidate will bring a strong foundation in software development, a desire to learn, and the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to grow professionally while contributing to impactful engineering solutions supporting government and aerospace customers.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and tools in support of digital engineering initiatives
- Contribute to full-stack software development efforts, including backend services, APIs, and frontend user interfaces
- Develop and extend plugins, scripts, and integrations for engineering and modeling environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and stakeholders to translate requirements into production-ready software solutions
- Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and backlog refinement
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in accordance with established best practices
- Assist with troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization of existing applications
- Communicate technical concepts effectively with both technical and non-technical team members
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (completed or near completion)
- Experience developing software using modern programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript / TypeScript
- Experience with frontend development frameworks such as React
- Familiarity with backend development concepts, APIs, and distributed or networked systems
- Experience using modern version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to evolving project requirements
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with full-stack application development
- Experience developing plugins, scripts, or extensions for engineering or modeling tools
- Familiarity with systems design concepts and digital engineering environments
- Experience working in Agile or Scrum development teams using tools such as Jira
- Prior internship or cooperative education experience in a professional software development environment
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.
