Software Engineer I

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Program Summary

KBR’s Product and Technology Solutions Division specializes in rapid prototyping and advanced technology solutions for directed energy, electronic warfare, and security applications. With expertise in electronic warfare systems, critical infrastructure protection, and product R&D, KBR delivers cutting-edge innovations to meet mission-critical needs. Backed by a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR collaborates closely with customers to develop secure, effective, and forward-thinking solutions.

We are looking for a Entry Level Software Engineer to support our JSTATS and ATOM programs. JSTATS is an existing highly mobile SATCOM system designed for range and training operations that is being modified to expand its mission capabilities and update the UI to a modern architecture that is built in conjunction with end user feedback. ATOM is highly flexible Software Defined Radio (SDR) architecture capable of being deployed in a System of Systems (SoS) approach that requires a highly modular UI that is built to scale with the system while providing a user experience that minimizes training needs while maximizing operator awareness of the system.

Job Summary

As an entry level software engineer, you will be responsible for assisting developing and implementing user interfaces to control SATCOM systems utilizing software defined radios (SDRs). You will help to collaborate with the end users and internal teams to design and implement a highly efficient and user friendly interface using the ASTRO UX Design System. A key aspect of your role will involve implementing provided UI designs that have been developed directly from user input and ensure compliance within the ASTRO UX parameters and existing back-end interfaces. Your work will support our Organization’s goals of matching highly efficient user’s interactions with our existing highly flexible SDR architecture.

Roles and Responsibilities

· Collaborate with clients and internal teams to design and implement UIs.

· Build and maintain a solid foundation of HTML, CSS, and JS knowledge to deliver industry standard functionality.

· Work across multiple technology frameworks such as React and Angular, to support a broad range of applications.

· Stay current with UI design architectures and industry best practices to recommend innovative solutions.

· Assist development of wireframes based on end user and internal team collaboration.

· Develop UI pages in compliance with wireframes, UXDS, and APIs

· Collaborate with teams using version control systems like GitLab.

· Write documentation for end-user manual.

Basic Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

· 0-2 years experience in software development

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience in full stack web development: user interface, messaging services, database integration, backend services, etc.

· Experience with web development technologies: HTML, CSS, Javascript, Typescript etc.

· Experience in React, Angular, or similar web development frameworks

· Experience in at least two programming languages such as: C/C++, Python, Java, C#, Rust, etc.

· Experience with database design and implementation: MongoDB, ProstgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.

· Experience with messaging services: ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, ZeroMQ, etc.

· Experience with containerization: Docker, Docker Compose, Virtual Machines, etc.

· Experience with Linux: Ubuntu, Redhat, etc.

· Experience with software defined radios (SDRs)

· Experience with digital signal processing

Salary Range: $75,915 - $113,820

The salary range posted is based on Colorado Springs, CO. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.

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.