KBR

PrincipalSoftwareEngineer

$127–159k El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Principal Software Engineer at KBR. Skills: Software development, Systems engineering, Space communication systems, Satellite communications. Design software prototypes. Engineer software prototypes”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Tackling complex problems

Eligibility Requirements

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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