Software Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Software Engineer

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KBR's Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role – protecting our 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 security and shape the future of space defense.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

Who We Are

KBR Government Solutions delivers full lifecycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space, and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other federal agencies. KBR's expertise includes engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity. We aim to create a safer, more secure, and sustainable world by providing technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions.

The Mission Ahead

This role is with KBR's Government Solutions U.S. division. We create a safer, more secure, and sustainable world through advanced solutions. We excel in engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity, supporting critical missions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other federal entities.

Who You Are

You are a highly skilled and innovative Software Engineer passionate about designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge software solutions. You have expertise in programming, software development methodologies, and system integration, and excel at solving complex problems with elegant, functional code. Your collaboration skills, adaptability to new technologies, and commitment to quality make you an invaluable team member.

At KBR, you bring technical proficiency, creativity, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring software systems meet high standards of performance, security, and reliability. Your analytical mindset and attention to detail enable you to thrive in dynamic environments where your contributions drive innovation and operational success.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, implement, maintain, and perform quality control of software for scientific/engineering applications.
• Define system and software requirements and obtain customer approval.
• Analyze customer requirements and translate them into designs.
• Use Agile development tools like Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket/Git for project management and collaboration.
• Identify potential roadblocks and develop solutions, even when requirements are not well-defined.
• Improve performance metrics through careful planning and execution.
• Respond to and resolve software discrepancies based on documented requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to define software requirements.
• Create program designs and code following department standards.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy software systems for customers.
• Ensure software maintainability and adherence to user requirements and standards.
• Document software product baselines and updates.
• Explore new areas or programming techniques to deliver complete products.
• Support on-site meetings and deliveries to customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be a US or Australian citizen.
• Must possess an active US Top Secret/SCI w/ Polygraph or AUS PV Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, cybersecurity, and modernization.
• Strong knowledge of software engineering standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Familiarity with C++, C#, Java, and Python.
• Experience with software quality assurance, testing, and validation.
• May require US DoD 8140 / 8570 baseline certifications based on job duties.

This role is located in Alice Springs and is expected to be onsite 100%.

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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, gender, veteran status, genetic information, union status, beliefs, or any characteristic protected by law.