KBR
PrincipalSoftwareEngineer
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“Principal Software Engineer at KBR. Skills: Software development, Systems engineering, Space communication systems, Satellite communications. Design software prototypes. Engineer software prototypes”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Tackling complex problems
Ability to obtain Secret clearance, Minimal travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to obtain Secret clearance, BS degree in Computer Science, 7 years software development, 7 years architecture experience, 7 years object-oriented design, 7 years coding experience, 7 years testing experience, Python experience, Java experience, Go experience, Javascript frameworks experience, Angular experience, React experience, Web applications experience, Microservices architecture experience, Database technologies experience, PostgreSQL experience, MySQL experience, Docker experience, AWS experience, Azure experience, Kubernetes experience, GitLab proficiency, Version control proficiency, CI/CD pipelines proficiency, Collaboration tools proficiency, Excellent problem-solving skills, Organization capability, Handle competing priorities, Interpersonal skills, Oral communication skills, Written communication skills, Presentation skills
Nice to Have
10+ years software development, 10+ years architecture experience, 10+ years object-oriented design, 10+ years coding experience, 10+ years testing experience, Jira knowledge, Confluence knowledge, Agile Software Development experience
What You'll Do.
Design software prototypes
Engineer software prototypes
Analyze software prototypes
Develop software prototypes
Engineer applications
Engage with stakeholders
Determine capabilities
Participate software development lifecycle
Create user interfaces
Enable data management
Enable system oversight
Design visualization features
Develop visualization features
Work with complex algorithms
Deliver optimized solutions
Determine software maintainability
Determine adherence to user requirements
Drive continuous improvement
Recommend process improvements
Recommend tooling improvements
Share innovative ideas
Share industry best practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multi-disciplinary team; Collaborative environment; Small teams; Working groups; Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication; Presentation skills
Process & Methodology
Agile Software Development
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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