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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 (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the MSEIT contract. You will join a systems engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force (USSF) satellite communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF. You will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolve and identify risk, requirement gaps, developing briefings, writing, and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes.\nThe MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art satellite communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.\nWhy Join Us?\nInnovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.\nCollaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.\nImpactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.\nKey Responsibilities:\nDesign, engineer, analyze, and develop software prototypes and/or applications as part of a multi-disciplinary team.\nEngage with stakeholders to better define the problem space and vision to determine capabilities and priorities.\nParticipate in the complete software development lifecycle: user story creation, design, development, automated testing, and operational support.\nDesign and develop new features to meet evolving end-user requirements.\nWork with complex algorithms to deliver optimized solutions for the end user.\nDetermine software maintainability and overall adherence to user requirements on department standards.\nDrive continuous improvement through process and tooling recommendations.\nMentor team members by sharing innovative ideas and industry best practices.\nWork Environment:\nLocation: On-site\nTravel Requirements: Minimal\nWorking Hours: Standard\nQualifications:\nRequired:\nSecurity Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required for this position\n Experience and Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science, or related technical degree\n5+ years of software development, including architecture, object-oriented design, coding, and testing, with strong understanding of the software development life cycle.\nStrong experience in one or more of the following: Python, Java, or Go.\nExperience with Javascript fameworks such as Angular or React.\nExperience designing, developing, and deploying web applications using microservices architecture.\nExperience designing, developing, and optimizing relational database solutions using PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar technologies.\nExperience working with CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes using GitLab/GitHub or equivalent technologies.\nExcellent problem-solving skills.\nStrong passion for conducting research, tackling complex problems, and continuously learning and adopting new technologies.\nOrganization capability with ability to handle competing priorities.\nStrong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills.\nProficient in Microsoft Office products (Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)\nDesired:\nActive Secret or higher clearance\nMaster’s degree in engineering or computer science, or related technical degree\nExperience with Docker, AWS and / or Azure, and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.\nExperience building secure software solutions within DoD or Federal environments.\nExperience supporting mission-critical operational systems.\nExperience optimizing application performance, scalability, and resiliency.\nINCOSE certification, such as CSEP or ESEP\nBasic Compensation: $126,900 to $158,600 in El Segundo, CA\nThe offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.\nReady 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.\nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR\nAt 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.\nKBR is an equal opportunity employer. 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