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Software Sustainment Engineer

Location Lexington, Massachusetts Category Engineering, Technology, & Science Job Type Full time Job Id R2105927 Posted Date 05/13/2025
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Title:

Software Sustainment 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.

KBR is seeking a Software Sustainment Engineer to join our team in Lexington, MA. You will join an Advanced Lasercomm Systems team that is involved in a synergistic combination of research, proof-of-concept test beds, and system engineering/application efforts focused on the goals of enhancing the capacity, the robustness to interference, and the flexibility of future generations of laser communications systems. This is a fully onsite (customer facility) position.

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 Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implementing software bug fixes and feature enhancements for an enterprise software system.
  • Appling a strong programming and scripting skill set to design, develop, and execute system and unit-level tests.
  • Supporting upgrades of third-party software interfaces.
  • Troubleshooting and resolution of issues during integration, testing, and deployment phases.
  • Ongoing support and maintenance of software environments.

Work Environment:

  • Location: On-site
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal
  • Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

  • US Citizenship and ability to obtain an active Top Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position
  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related fields is required
  • 10+ years of relevant professional experience in systems engineering, software development, test and evaluation
  • Troubleshooting system level problems
  • Scripting using shell and/or Python
  • Linux
  • System test planning and test execution
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work in a team-oriented environment with minimal supervision

Desired:

  • Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Familiarity with Java and/or C++
  • Familiarity with fundamentals of networking and distributed computing environments, and TCP/IP and UDP protocols
  • Familiarity with Matlab
  • Familiarity with Elasticsearch database
  • Familiarity with Jira and Confluence
  • Familiarity with third-party software packages such as ITOS or COSMOS, and GMSEC MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Active Top Secret clearance

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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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