Senior Software Engineer

KBR Inc

Colorado Springs, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$115,900–$173,800 Per Year
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Air Force, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Code Reviews, CompTIA Security+, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Customer/Client Research, Cyberspace, Data Processing, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Documentation, Government, High Throughput, Identify Issues, Intelligence Community, Java, Laboratory, Leadership, Mathematics, Mentoring, Military/DoD Standards, Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Languages, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Product Engineering, Project Planning, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Research Laboratory, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Scientific Research, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Administration, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Software Prototyping, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Technical Leadership, Test Automation, Test Driven Development (TDD), Top Secret Clearance, United States Air Force (USAF), United States Citizen, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
6 days ago

Title:

Senior 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.

KBR, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join us in supporting our great nation, supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) development team in Colorado Springs, CO.

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Projects: At KBR, you'll be working on prototype projects that support the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory's most mission-critical objectives. The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force.
  • Collaborative Environment: KBR fosters a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere where cross-functional teams of product managers, engineers, developers, and defense experts work in unison. We practice Agile and DevOps principles, ensuring rapid iteration, continuous feedback, and integration across all projects. Our team is passionate, forward-thinking, and united by a mission-first mindset that encourages knowledge sharing, innovation, and problem-solving at every level.
  • Impactful Work: Your work here won't just be limited to software development-it will directly support the Air Force in expanding current national capabilities. As the Air Force's leader for National-to-Tactical capability development, AFRL collaborates with leading experts across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, National Laboratories, industry, inter-agency, academia, and partner nations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of software for high-velocity data stream processing systems
  • Analyze customer and mission requirements and translate them into effective software designs
  • Architect and implement scalable, reliable, and high-performance software solutions
  • Lead development activities from requirements analysis through deployment and sustainment
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers on software engineering best practices
  • Develop software prototypes and evaluate technical approaches to complex problems
  • Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis efforts across development, integration, and operational environments
  • Generate and maintain software baseline documentation, design artifacts, and engineering plans
  • Coordinate activities across cross-functional engineering teams
  • Provide project planning support, including task estimation, risk identification, and technical planning

Work Environment:

  • Location: Colorado Springs, CO - 100% Onsite or Beavercreek, OH - 100% Onsite
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal
  • Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

  • 5-8 years of professional software development experience
  • Strong experience throughout the full software development lifecycle
  • 4+ years of experience with Java, Python, or another object-oriented programming language
  • Experience designing and developing distributed systems or high-throughput data processing applications
  • Experience with software architecture, performance optimization, and system integration
  • Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and leading technical efforts
  • Experience with automated testing, code reviews, and software quality practices

Required Education and Experience:

  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret / SCI security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field

Desired Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Working knowledge of MIL-STD-6016 and MIL-STD-3011
  • Experience serving as a technical lead or component lead
  • Experience with TDD and CI/CD pipelines
  • Agile development experience
  • Security+ certification
  • Strong analytical, leadership, and mentoring abilities

Basic Compensation:

$115,900 - $173,800 (For Colorado Springs, CO Only)

$110,400 - $165,500 (For Beavercreek Township, 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.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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