KBR

National Security

FrontendDeveloper

$126–138k El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Frontend Developer at KBR. Skills: Frontend Development, Angular (2+), TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3/SASS, State Management, API Integration, Agile, CI/CD. frontend engineering. building and maintaining large-scale enterprise applications”

What You'll Achieve.

profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security; designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense; making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter

Industry & Context.

National Security
Problems you'll solve

tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, On-site, Minimal travel, Local to Los Angeles area (or willing to relocate)

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, 7+ years of professional software development experience with a focus on frontend engineering, proficiency in Angular (2+), building and maintaining large-scale enterprise applications, Proven experience developing and supporting enterprise-grade web applications in complex environments, Expertise in TypeScript, Expertise in modern JavaScript (ES6+), experience with HTML5, experience with CSS3/SASS, experience with responsive, accessible web design, Experience with state management, Experience with reactive programming (RxJS, NgRx, or similar), Experience integrating frontend applications with RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, Hands-on experience with Git-based source control (GitHub or similar), 4+ years’ experience working in Agile environments, Proven ability to lead frontend development efforts, owning stories, driving implementation, guiding junior developers, understanding of scalable, maintainable frontend architecture for enterprise systems, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Experience with automated build/deployment processes, collaboration skills working with cross-functional teams (backend, DevOps, product), Local to Los Angeles area (or willing to relocate)

Nice to Have

Experience with React or other modern frameworks, Familiarity with data visualization libraries such as D3. js, Experience developing secure applications for government or regulated industries, Knowledge of secure development best practices and compliance requirements, Experience optimizing performance for high-traffic, data-intensive applications, Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization tools, Swift / iOS development experience is a plus, Experience integrating AI/ML or LLM-driven features into frontend applications, documentation skills, adherence to coding standards and UI best practices

What You'll Do.

building and maintaining large-scale enterprise applications

developing and supporting enterprise-grade web applications in complex environments

integrating frontend applications with RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs

leading frontend development efforts

driving implementation

guiding junior developers

understanding of scalable

maintainable frontend architecture for enterprise systems

integrating AI/ML or LLM-driven features into frontend applications

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

highly collaborative work environment; collaboration skills working with cross-functional teams (backend, DevOps, product); team of teams philosophy

Communication Scope

collaboration skills

Process & Methodology

owning stories, driving implementation

Full Job Description

**Title:** Frontend Developer ** _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. KBR is seeing a Frontend Developer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art satellite communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems. **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. **Work Environment:** * **Location:** On-site * **Travel Requirements:** Minimal * **Working Hours:** Standard **Qualifications:** **Required:** * **Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline * 7+ years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on frontend engineering * St

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