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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.

Senior Software Engineer

KBR, is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to join us in supporting our great nation, supporting Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) development team in Colorado Springs, CO.

Why Join Us? 

• Innovative Projects: At KBR, you'll be working on prototype projects that support the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s most mission-critical objectives. The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force.  

• Collaborative Environment: KBR fosters a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere where cross-functional teams of product manager, engineers, developers, and defense experts work in unison. We practice Agile and DevOps principles, ensuring rapid iteration, continuous feedback, and integration across all projects. Our team is passionate, forward-thinking, and united by a mission-first mindset that encourages knowledge sharing, innovation, and problem-solving at every level. 

• Impactful Work: Your work here won’t just be limited to software development—it will directly support the Air Force in expanding current national capabilities. As the Air Force's leader for National-to-Tactical capability development, AFRL collaborates with leading experts across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, National Laboratories, industry, inter-agency, academia, and partner nations
   

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, engineer, analyze, and develop software prototypes as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Develop proof-of-concepts and prototypes of backend and backend for front-end components
• Engage with customers to better define the problem space and vision to determine capabilities and priorities for prototypes
• Work across multiple technology stacks, gaining hands-on experience with various languages, frameworks, and tools to support a broad range of applications
• Work with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Redis, MySQL, and others

Work Environment:

• Location: Colorado Springs, CO – Hybrid or Onsite
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Flexible

Qualifications:

Required:

• Security Clearance: Must have an active U.S. government Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI SI/TK, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain
• Experience and Education: BS degree in Computer Science or Information Systems. Other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience
• Advanced proficiency in Java, and Java frameworks such as Spring Boot and Quarkus
• Experience with Python, C++
• Experience with Docker, AWS and / or Azure, and Kubernetes for containerization, cloud services, and orchestration
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi
• Experience developing software interfaces for Link 16 and JREAP-C messages
• Experience developing applications that interface with multiple message types, such as xml, and protocol buffers (protobuf)
• Ability to work independently to research and solve customer pain points
• Strong passion for conducting research, tackling complex problems, and continuously learning and adopting new technologies
• Proficient in using GitLab for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and collaboration
• Experienced in implementing Agile Software Development methodologies for efficient and iterative project management
• Passion for conducting research, tackling complex problems, and continuously learning and adopting new technologies 

Desired:

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience with Apache Artimis, ActiveMQ, or other IoT message brokers
• Working knowledge of MIL-STD-6016 and MIL-STD-3011
• High level of curiosity and investigative mindset with an attention to detail, a tenacity of thought, the flexibility to adapt to new challenges, and the resiliency to overcome short-term hurdles by staying focused on the team's deliverables

Basic Compensation:  $111,900.00 - $167,800.00 USD Annual (Colorado Springs Only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. 

Additional Compensation: 

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.  

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.