Junior Software Engineer

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Junior 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.

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.

KBR is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer with C++ experience and background to be a part of the team that supports the Department of the Air Force advanced air platform testing and rapid development. This is an entry‑level role ideal for someone with a strong interest in simulation or defense‑related protocols (OMS, GRID, DIS, STANAG) looking for a fast past, on the edge development work.

Key Responsibilities / Goals:

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard/Flexible (3 days in office)

Qualifications:

Required:

• Education: Bachelors in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Experience: 1 to 3 years of programming and/or development skills
• Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance
• Experience with CI/CD systems, integration, and security: (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.)
• Exposure to containerization: (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience: working with backend logic structures such as behavior or decision trees
• Proficiency in: TypeScript and Vue for frontend development
• Proven ability to: fix bugs and implement small to medium features on both frontend and backend

Desired:

• Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and intrateam communication skills
• Improving the system: Excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience: Websocket‑based real-time data pipelines
• Domain Experience or interest: Basic understanding of aircraft dynamics, tactical reasoning, or similar technical domains
• Strong full‑stack debugging skills across C++, databases, APIs, and Vue components
• Security Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

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 Benefits

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.

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.