Jr Software Engineer

KBR • Beavercreek, OH • 1d ago

Title:

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.

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.

Join our team as a Junior Software Engineer, applying digital engineering principles through software solutions that enable engineers to perform their jobs more effectively and efficiently. In this role, you will design and implement full-stack software applications, develop scalable services and integrations, and support modern digital workflows across multiple programs. You will work closely with senior engineers, systems engineers, and stakeholders to translate technical requirements into reliable, maintainable software solutions that support both engineering and operational needs.

The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience developing real-world applications, a strong foundation in software architecture and data-driven systems, and the ability to contribute both independently and within a collaborative team environment. This is an excellent opportunity to support impactful engineering efforts for government and aerospace customers while continuing to grow technically and professionally.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and tools in support of digital engineering and operational workflows

Build and support full-stack software solutions, including backend services, APIs, data pipelines, and frontend user interfaces

Develop and extend plugins, scripts, and integrations for engineering and modeling environments

Contribute to system architecture and design improvements to enhance scalability, reliability, and maintainability

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and stakeholders to translate requirements into production-ready software solutions with measurable impact

Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and backlog refinement, while managing tasks and deliverables effectively

Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code and contribute to testing strategies that improve system quality and robustness

Support troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization of applications, including distributed and real-time systems

Communicate technical concepts effectively with both technical and non-technical team members and contribute to technical documentation

Work Environment:

Location: Remote, with occasional travel to the Dayton/WPAFB area

Travel Requirements: Minimal (0-20%

Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications Required:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field

Clearance: Active security clearance (e.g., Secret or Top Secret/SCI) or ability to obtain one

Demonstrated experience developing and delivering software applications using modern programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript / TypeScript

Experience building full-stack applications, including frontend development using frameworks such as React and backend services or APIs

Familiarity with distributed systems, data-driven applications, and modern software architecture concepts

Experience using version control systems (e.g., Git) and working within structured development environments

Ability to contribute independently while working effectively within an Agile development team

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate requirements into working software solutions

Qualifications Desired:

Experience developing and delivering full-stack applications in production or operational environments

Experience designing or working with distributed systems, real-time applications, or data-driven solutions

Experience developing plugins, scripts, or integrations for engineering, modeling, or collaboration tools

Familiarity with modern software architecture practices, including layered design and API-driven development

Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments using tools such as Jira, GitLab, or similar platforms

Experience developing data pipelines, analytics tools, or visualization solutions to support operational or engineering decision-making

Prior experience supporting mission-critical or government systems within structured environments

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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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