KBR
National Security
PrincipalSoftwareEngineer
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“Principal Software Engineer at KBR. Skills: software development, architecture, object-oriented design, coding, testing, Python, Java, Go, Javascript frameworks, Angular, React, microservices architecture, database technologies, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Docker, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines. Design, engineer, analyze, and develop software prototypes and/or applications. Engage with stakeholders to better define the problem space and vision to determine capabilities and priorities”
What You'll Achieve.
defining the next generation of space communication systems; support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities; leading technical discussion; resolve and identify risk, requirement gaps; writing, and tracking action items; providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters; tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems; enable efficient data management and system oversight; deliver optimized solutions for the end user; Determine software maintainability and overall adherence to user requirements on department standards; Drive continuous improvement through process and tooling recommendations; making a significant impact in the field of space defense; working on projects that matter
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving skills; tackling complex problems
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, Minimal travel, On-site work
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, BS degree in Computer Science or Information other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience, 7 years of software development, including architecture, object-oriented design, coding, and testing, experience in one or more of the following: Python, Java, or Go, Experience working with Javascript fameworks such as Angular or React, Hands-on experience developing web applications with microservices architecture, Hands-on experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and others, Experience with Docker, AWS and / or Azure, and Kubernetes for containerization, cloud services, and orchestration, Proficient in using GitLab or other Tools for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and collaboration, Excellent problem-solving skills, passion for conducting research, tackling complex problems, and continuously learning and adopting new technologies, Organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities, interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
Nice to Have
10+ years of software development, including architecture, object-oriented design, coding, and testing, Knowledge and experience in Jira and Confluence, Experience in implementing Agile Software Development methodologies for efficient and iterative project management, Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, and Tactical SATCOM or COMSATCOM, Experience with space and ground systems, such as satellite communication, ground terminals and DoD networks
What You'll Do.
and develop software prototypes and/or applications
Engage with stakeholders to better define the problem space and vision to determine capabilities and priorities
Participate in the complete software development lifecycle: user story creation
and operational support
Create intuitive user interfaces that enable efficient data management and system oversight
Design and develop new visualization features to meet evolving end-user requirements
Work with complex algorithms to deliver optimized solutions for the end user
Determine software maintainability and overall adherence to user requirements on department standards
Drive continuous improvement through process and tooling recommendations
Mentor team members by sharing innovative ideas and industry best practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
systems engineering team; multidisciplinary and collaborative environment; interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF; lead and support several working groups; highly collaborative work environment of small teams; collaborative environment; dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation; team members
Communication Scope
communication (oral and written); presentation skills
Process & Methodology
Agile Software Development methodologies
Full Job Description
**Title:** Principal Software 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. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. You will join a systems engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force (USSF) satellite communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF. You will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolve and identify risk, requirement gaps, developing briefings, writing, and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes. 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 Wo
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