Junior Software Engineer

KBR Inc

Beavercreek, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$100,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Algorithms, Analysis Skills, C++ Programming Language, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, DoD Clearance, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, GPS (Global Positioning System), Hardware Components, Hardware-Software Integration, Internet Security, Linux Operating System, Logistics, Mentoring, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Microsoft Windows Operating System, Navigation Systems, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Demonstration, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Radio Frequency, Realtime Operating System, Research & Development (R&D), Security Clearance, Signal Processing Algorithms, Simulation, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Evaluation, Software Testing, System Operations, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Support, Test Lab, Testing, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Beavercreek, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago

Title:

Junior Software Engineer

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.

KBR is seeking a Junior Software Engineer that we can mentor and grow to support the development, integration, and evaluation of software solutions for various RF systems in various operational and signal environments. This role supports control, modeling, simulation, and testing of operationally relevant systems across research and applied DoD programs.

This position requires a strong software foundation, interest in RF system fundamentals, and the ability to work across system, algorithm, and integration boundaries with guidance from senior engineers. The software person will work closely with systems engineers, and at times under the direction of systems engineers and hardware teams to implement, test, and analyze position, navigation, and timing (PNT) capabilities in constructive, laboratory and field environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, test, and document software for systems, simulations, and performance analysis environments
  • Implement algorithms and models under guidance, including measurement modeling, error characterization, and estimator behavior under non-ideal conditions
  • Implement and integrate algorithms within software frameworks
  • Integrate software with hardware- and software-in-the-loop (HITL and SITL) and digital twin environments
  • Develop interfaces between software components and external systems
  • Support test planning, execution, and analysis for PNT-focused experiments, demonstrations, and evaluations
  • Collaborate with systems engineers to align system requirements with software designs and implementations
  • Document software implementations, interfaces, and test results to support technical reviews and deliverables

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
  • 0-2 years of professional experience developing software for technical systems (experience can include internships, co-ops, or academic projects)
  • Programming experience in C#/C++ or Python
  • Experience developing software on Linux and Windows based systems
  • Familiarity with PNT concepts (e.g., Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSSs), inertial navigation, timing, sensor fusion)
  • Experience integrating software with complex systems, simulations, or external hardware components
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance
  • Participate in team technical interchange meetings to describe technical activities, progress, issues, improvements, and more

Desired Qualifications

  • Academic or project experience with GPS/GNSS signal processing, navigation algorithms, or timing systems
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills
  • Experience with modeling, simulation, or digital twin environments
  • Familiarity with real-time or embedded systems
  • Experience with HITL/SITL test architectures or laboratory integration
  • Experience supporting DoD programs, laboratory R&D, or operational prototyping efforts

Basic Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 (For Beavercreek, OH Only)

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.

About the Company

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KBR Inc

When you become part of the When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global technology, engineering, procurement and construction company serving the hydrocarbons and government services industries. For decades it has been the company that customers turn to for their most challenging assignments.

With operations in 40 countries, KBR has more than 25,000 people delivering services to customers in over 70 countries. Together they represent an unmatched reservoir of talent and experience in a wide range of markets.

Whatever the assignment, no matter how complex or demanding, KBR can marshal resources across every product line to respond quickly and effectively to changing markets and customer needs.

Whether it's providing the technology and consulting know-how to develop our customers' valuable assets; designing and constructing the infrastructure and facilities to develop energy resources in some of the world's more remote and challenging locations; providing support and services for men and women of their countries' armed forces; or navigating the intricacies of undertaking major projects in geopolitically or culturally sensitive environments, our clients depend on KBR because they know that We Deliver.

Join us and you'll be part of a dynamic, elite team of professionals who understand what it takes to get a job done and has the experience, knowledge and determination to succeed.”

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
https://www.kbr.com/en