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$136k – $204k per year
Location
Hybrid (Carlsbad, United States)
Seniority
Senior · 10+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026.

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KBR

KBR is an engineering, science and technology company headquartered in Houston, Texas, delivering government services, defense and space mission support, process technology licensing and engineering for energy, chemicals and infrastructure projects. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it works across the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and the Middle East, and in September 2025 announced the spin-off of its Mission Technology Solutions business into a separate public company. It hires process, piping, instrumentation, structural and HSE engineers, project and construction managers, logistics and commercial specialists, and finance, tax and IT staff.

Title:

Senior Software Developer

KBR is seeking a Senior Software Engineer/Application Developer in Carlsbad, CA, for long-term employment to develop breakthrough products and innovative software applications for government and commercial customers. As a software engineer, you work individually or on a small team developing software to work geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) and motion GEOINT, including electro-optical (EO; visible spectrum) and infrared (IR) imagery, imagery intelligence (IMINT), geospatial information, full motion video (FMV), moving target indication (MTI), wide area motion imagery (WAMI), hyperspectral imagery (HIS), and light detection and ranging (LIDAR). Many of our projects have an immediate impact on national security leaders' decision-making options. We need engineers who can work with full-stack development teams and handle all aspects of feature development. Hybrid work environment available, but work is primarily performed at our Carlsbad office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work with a team lead to define software requirements
  • Design & develop system software for our customers
  • Explore new areas or program in new languages to deliver a complete product
  • Support on-site meetings and deliveries to customers
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team to achieve customer and company goals

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Clearance & Citizenship: MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN. Must have a Secret Security Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.

Experience: 10+ years of software development, and object-oriented design and programming, including design, coding, and testing experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Technical Acumen:

  • Experience with Web Services and JavaScript (e.g., ReactJS)
  • Hands-on experience with Java, JavaScript, and C/C++

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with Postgres and MySQL
  • AWS and Azure experience
  • Familiarity with Agile and/or DevSecOps procedures
  • Security+ or CISSP certification
  • Software Tester / Quality Assurance Specialist (with >6 years of experience in software testing and >1 year of experience in software quality assurance).
  • Contractor Product Owner (with >6 years of experience in software management and managing a backlog of requirements)
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Additional Notes: The selected applicant may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week

Basic Compensation: $136,000-$204,000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. 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.

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.

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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.

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