KBR
National Security
JrSoftwareDeveloperAstroEngineer
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“Jr Software Developer Astro Engineer at KBR. Skills: Software development, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, DevSecOps, Python, AWS. Work across multiple technology stacks. Gain hands-on experience with various languages, frameworks, and tools”
What You'll Achieve.
Directly impact the success of our projects and the overall business outcomes; Support the U. S. Space Force's most mission-critical operations; Ensure rapid iteration, compliance alignment, and seamless integration across modular systems; Support the Space Force in securing national defense assets and advancing space technology; Safeguard satellites, enhance space situational awareness, and strengthen U. S. space dominance; Improve software resilience; Enhance global communications and security operations in space; Ensure system reliability, scalability, and security; Enhance operational efficiency
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills
Top Secret with SCI clearance, Minimal travel, Standard working hours
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Top Secret with SCI clearance, 2 years’ experience with Kubernetes or Docker, 2 years developing web-based applications, Develop and implement end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles, Good grasp of Agile, Agile XP, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies, Experience with HTML, JavaScript, Vue. Js, Angular and or React, Experience with scripting languages Python, Bash, Powershell, Knowledge of version control systems like Gitlab, Experience in software systems development using CI/CD pipelines, problem-solving skills, Passion for automation, system efficiency, and security, Experience with Log Management and Analytics tools, Proficient in tools like AWS Cloud Services, Gitlab, Ansible, Maven, Gradle, Experience with Unit/Integration Testing, Experience with Test Driven Development, Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code
Nice to Have
Familiar with AWS and cloud technologies, Experience with writing custom Helm Charts, Experience or knowledge of Service-Mesh, such as Istio, Networking experience, Basic experience with Big Data, Expert Knowledge in automation languages like Python, GoLang, JavaScript, Expert Knowledge in Database development like PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Knowledge of Data Visualization tools PowerBI, Tableau, Python
What You'll Do.
Work across multiple technology stacks
Gain hands-on experience with various languages
Support a broad range of applications
Work in languages such as Python
Deliver industry standard application functionality
Work with database technologies such as PostgreSQL
end-to-end Kubernetes or Docker-based cluster and application lifecycles
Participate in software development using CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate with clients and internal teams to architect containerized solutions and cloud-native applications
Apply GitOps principles for automated and reliable deployment processes
Implement DevSecOps best practices
Ensure effective log management and use analytics tools for system monitoring and optimization
Develop and maintain scripts (e.g.
PowerShell) to automate security checks
and routine DevOps tasks
Leverage AWS cloud services and other cloud platforms
Contribute to the development of secure network configurations and cloud-based security architecture
Maintain familiarity with Agile
and DevSecOps methodologies
Assist in implementing Service Mesh solutions (e.g.
Collaborate with teams using version control systems like GitLab
Work with automation tools like Ansible
Stay current with cloud technologies
industry best practices
and evolving security threats
Recommend innovative solutions
Maintain infrastructure using IaC/CaC
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work shoulder-to-shoulder with software engineers, DevSecOps architects, product leads, trainers, facilitators and defense specialists; Collaborate with clients and internal teams; Collaborate with teams using version control systems like GitLab
Communication Scope
Open communication
Full Job Description
**Title:** Jr Software Developer Astro Engineer ** _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. Our KBR team in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a **Jr Software Developer Astro Engineer** and your contributions will directly impact the success of our projects and the overall business outcomes we aim to achieve. **Why Join Us?** * **Innovative Projects** : At KBR, you'll be working on cutting-edge projects that support the U.S. Space Force's most mission-critical operations. Our team is pushing the boundaries of DevSecOps with state-of-the-art CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native architectures, containerization using Kubernetes, and advanced automation tools like Terraform and Ansible. You'll be contributing to systems designed for real-time satellite communication, space domain awareness, and defense technology that are revolutionizing the future of space operations. * **Collaborative Environment:** Team Beskar thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment where our employees work shoulder-to-shoulder with software engineers, DevSecOps architects, product leads, trainers, facilitators and defense specialists. We embrace Agile methodologies and secure development practices to ensure rapid iteration, compliance alignment, and seamless integration across modular systems. Our culture prioritizes clarity, precision, and innovation—fostering open communication, iterative refinement, and deep collaboration to deliver documentation that’s not only compliant, but strategic and impactful across DoW. * **Impactful Work** : Your work here will directly support the Space Force in securing national defense assets and advancing space technology. By supporting KBR initiatives, you’ll be at the forefront of innovations that safeguard satellites, enhance space situational awareness, and strengthen U.S. space dominance. Your
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