Modeling & Simulation Developer/Engineer (Associate)

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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.

Key Responsibilities:

KBR is seeking a part time Modeling & Simulation Engineer/Developer (Associate) to join a team of quantitative analysts, modelers, and developers to conduct modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of emerging concepts for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) using advanced MS&A techniques and tools. Position has option to become full time.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be able to think creatively and offer grounded solutions when appropriate.

• Be comfortable working in a dynamic environment supporting M&S and software development efforts.

• Be familiar with the Software Development Process and best practices.

• Collaborate with military subject matter experts and DARPA program managers to characterize architectures and concepts under study in the simulation environment.

• Instantiate combat system, platform, and behavior models in the simulation environment.

• Instantiate kill chains, battle management command and control relationships, and other scenario-specific mission and operational factors in the simulation environment.

• Be able to conduct assigned tasks in support of a broader analytic or modeling effort.

• Contribute to the creation of quality deliverables and reports.

Work Environment:

· Location: On-site

· Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%

· Working Hours: Standard, Part Time

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline

• Entry level knowledge of simulation analysis and experiment design & analysis techniques

• Familiar with agent-based modeling and simulation

• Familiarity with state machines

• Skilled in C++ plus one or more of the following: R, Python, JupyterLab and/or Jupyter Notebook

• Strong understanding of GitHub, BitBucket or similar software management repository

• Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI eligibility within 18 months

Desired:

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline

• CompTIA Security+ certification

• A minimum of 1 year of MS&A experience in a combat modeling & simulation environment such as AFSIM or NGTS

• Strong understanding of state machines and how they relate to behavior modeling and/or logic

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Part Time (up to 32 hours a week subject to project requirements)

Basic Compensation:

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 sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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 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.