Software Engineer

KBR Inc

Beavercreek, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Aerospace and Defense, Agile Programming Methodologies, Air Force, Application Programming Interface (API), Atlassian JIRA, Best Practices, C++ Programming Language, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Database Design, Develop Methodologies, Distributed Computing, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Integration Testing, J2SE (Java SE), JavaScript, Large-Scale Systems, Leadership, Licensing, Linux Operating System, MATLAB, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Military, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Onboarding, Open Source, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Research & Development (R&D), Sales Pipeline, Secret Clearance, Simulation, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Software Simulation, Software as a Service (SaaS), System Integration (SI), System Test, Systems Maintenance, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Top Secret Clearance, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Beavercreek, OH
POSTED
7 days ago

Title:

Software Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. With KBR!

KBR's National Security Solutions team delivers advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions supporting critical missions across the Department of the Air Force and broader defense community. In this role, you will directly contribute to the advancement of modeling, simulation, and secure platform development essential to national security.

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Projects: At KBR, you'll be working on cutting-edge projects that support the Department of the Air Force's most mission-critical operations. Our team is pushing the boundaries of open source development, DevSecOps with state-of-the-art CI/CD pipelines, containerization, Kubernetes, Terraform, Zarf, and innovative API management and database design. You'll be contributing to systems designed for a modeling and simulation SaaS platform that provides dynamic compute power, access to tools, and collaboration capability through a model that will revolutionize the future of military research and development.
  • Collaborative Environment: Our team thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment where our employees work shoulder-to-shoulder with software engineers, DevSecOps architects, product leads, mission experts, and defense specialists. We embrace Agile methodologies and secure development practices to ensure rapid iteration, compliance alignment, and seamless integration across modular systems. Our culture prioritizes clarity, precision, and innovation-fostering open communication, iterative refinement, and deep collaboration to deliver software and documentation that's not only compliant, but strategic and impactful across DoW.
  • Impactful Work: Your work here will directly support the Department of the Air Force in advancing defense technology. You'll be at the forefront of innovations, creating a new paradigms for providing access to compute power, modeling and simulation tools, and data sharing across organizations to the Department of the Air Force and broader Department of Defense.

Position Summary:

As Software Developer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing secure, end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles in cloud environments. A key aspect of your technical team lead role will be to lead development of the platform's administrative and platform services, including user management, licensing, usage tracking, application on-boarding, and core platform infrastructure in a secure, cloud-based environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead development and delivery of modeling and simulation software solutions
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams
  • Design and implement DevSecOps pipelines using GitLab CI/CD
  • Develop and maintain software systems in C++ for high-performance applications
  • Build and manage artifact pipelines using Artifactory
  • Develop and support cross-platform applications (Linux and Windows environments)
  • Perform development and optimization within RHEL-based systems
  • Contribute to secure system design, implementation, and compliance practices
  • Integrate simulation tools and services into larger platform architectures
  • Support system integration, testing, and deployment pipelines
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission requirements
  • Maintain documentation and enforce best practices across development lifecycles

Work Environment:

  • Location: Hybrid
  • Travel Requirements: ~10%
  • Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required:

  • Active Secret clearance with TS eligibility
  • 5+ years of experience in Modeling & Simulation development
  • Strong proficiency in C++ development
  • Demonstrated experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines
  • Hands-on experience with DevSecOps practices and secure software delivery
  • Experience managing artifacts using Artifactory
  • Strong experience with cross-platform development (Linux & Windows)
  • Experience developing in RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) environments
  • Experience with MATLAB for modeling or Simulation development
  • Proven ability to lead technical efforts and mentor junior engineers
  • Strong problem-solving and system design skills

Desired:

  • Experience in Aerospace modeling or simulation development
  • Familiarity with AFSIM (Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling)
  • Experience with JIRA and Confluence for Agile project management
  • Proficiency in Python and/or JavaScript
  • Experience with integration of complex systems and toolchains
  • Familiarity with OMS, JSE, or similar frameworks
  • Experience with cloud-based development environments
  • Background in distributed systems or large-scale simulation platforms

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.

KBR Benefits

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.

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