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Connect. Grow. with KBR!\nKBR’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.\nKBR is seeking individuals for multiple Software Developer positions to support research and prototyping in future networking programs. Individuals in this position operate as part of an MIT LL team and are responsible for developing software related to software defined networking, routing protocols, and associated software infrastructure.\nWhy Join Us?\nInnovative Projects: Enable critically important communications over vast distances by being the team member to innovate and overcome technical challenges as we spearhead new solutions through advanced prototyping.\n\nCollaborative Environment: Come join a team of enthusiastic engineers engaged in creating the next generation of cutting-edge laser communication systems technology.\n\nImpactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense and/or defense.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\nDevelopment of networking software for simulation, emulation, and/or testbed efforts\n\nInfrastructure development including container management and deployment using Kubernetes\n\nSupport in the development of software-defined networking and/or routing approaches to solve problems and/or improve performance in emerging networks\n\nWork Environment:\nLocation: On-site with the possibility of hybrid arrangement\n\nTravel Requirements: Willing and able to travel (up to 10%, typically CONUS)\n\nWorking Hours: Standard\n\nQualifications:\nRequired:\nActive DoD Secret clearance\n\nBachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field\n\n3-5 years of experience\n\nExperience with C++ and Python\n\nExperience with Kubernetes\n\nFamiliarity with software-defined networking (SDN)\n\nFamiliarity with routing protocols\n\nGood oral and communication skills\n\nAbility to work within a team environment\n\nDesired:\nExperience with software-defined networking\n\nExperience with operation and/or implementation of routing protocols\n\nPossess strong oral and written communications skills, and ability to clearly and logically present findings/results to internal and external organizations\n\nBasic Compensation:\nFor MA only, the salary range is approximately $101,500 - $152,200USD annually. 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