
Mid-Level Software Engineer
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Mid-Level Software EngineerProgram Summary
KBR provides technical solutions in systems engineering and missile defense for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Supporting defense modernization across land, sea, air, and space, KBR ensures customer satisfaction with its expertise in scientific research, engineering, and mission operations.
Job Summary
KBR (Government Engineering Services-US) is seeking Software Engineers in Carlsbad, CA for long term employment to develop breakthrough products and innovative software applications for government and commercial customers. As a software engineer, you work individually or on a small team developing software to work geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) and motion GEOINT, including electro-optical (EO; visible spectrum) and infrared (IR) imagery, imagery intelligence (IMINT), geospatial information, full motion video (FMV), moving target indication (MTI), wide area motion imagery (WAMI), hyperspectral imagery (HIS), and light detection and ranging (LIDAR). Many of our projects have immediate impact on national security leader decision making options. We need engineers who can work with full stack development teams and handle all aspects of feature development. Opportunity for hybrid work is available with 1-2 days/week in the Carlsbad office.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Work with a team lead to define software requirements
- Design & develop system software for our customers
- Explore new areas or program in new languages to deliver a complete product
- Support on-site meetings and deliveries to customers
Basic Qualifications:
- *MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN WITH THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN A SECURITY CLEARANCE*
- Minimum of 5 years of applicable experience, with at least 2 years of software development and/or object-oriented design and programming, ideally including design, coding, and testing experience
- Experience with Web Services and JavaScript (e.g., ReactJS)
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team to achieve customer and company goals
- Hands-on experience with Java, JavaScript, and/or C/C++
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Postgres and MySQL
- AWS and Azure experience
- Familiarity with Agile and/or DevSecOps procedures
- Security+ or CISSP certification
- Software Tester / Quality Assurance Specialist (with >2 years of experience in software testing and >1 year of experience in software quality assurance).
- DevOps Engineer (with >4 years of experience in configuration control, testing, security, automation, containerization, orchestration, and cloud services open source technologies)
- Contractor Product Owner (with >2 years of experience in software management and managing a backlog of requirements)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 hours/week
Basic Compensation:
$117,200-175,800
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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