Title:
UI 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.
Why Join Us?
Position Summary:
KBR is seeking a motivated and technically capable UI Engineer to support the development, deployment, and sustainment of the GEMSTONE platform. The UI Engineer will help design and develop intuitive, modern, and responsive web applications that enable engineers, analysts, software developers, and mission users to interact with GEMSTONE services and digital assets. The successful candidate will collaborate with product owners, UX designers, software engineers, platform engineers, and government stakeholders to create user experiences that simplify complex technical workflows while maintaining security, scalability, and usability.
Key Responsibilities:
Work Environment:
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, Information Systems, UXD, or related technical field.
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
Ability to learn complex software ecosystems and rapidly become proficient in new platforms and technologies.
Ability to submit a portfolio of previous work prior to an interview.
1-5 years of software development experience focused on web application development.
Experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript development.
Experience with at least one modern front-end framework:
React
Angular
Vue.js
Familiarity with authentication technologies such as Keycloak, OAuth2, OIDC, or SAML.
Experience developing responsive web applications.
Understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and modern web standards.
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and client-side API integration.
Experience using Git-based source control systems.
Desired:
Experience with React and TypeScript.
Familiarity with component libraries and design systems.
Experience developing applications in Kubernetes-hosted environments.
Understanding of microservice architectures and API-first development.
Experience with:
ShadCN (Radix UI and Tailwind CSS)
Zustand
React Query
Material UI
Experience with Krita or GIMP.
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience supporting government, defense, engineering, modeling & simulation, or digital engineering environments.
Understanding of accessibility requirements (Section 508/WCAG).
Experience creating data visualization and dashboard interfaces.
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.
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.”