Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KBR, Inc. provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to intelligence and national security customers. The Junior Software Engineer will apply digital engineering principles to design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack applications, scalable services, integrations, and data-driven workflows. The role also involves collaborating with engineering teams, participating in Agile development, troubleshooting applications, and supporting government and aerospace programs.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and tools in support of digital engineering and operational workflows
- Build and support full‑stack software solutions, including backend services, APIs, data pipelines, and frontend user interfaces
- Develop and extend plugins, scripts, and integrations for engineering and modeling environments
- Contribute to system architecture and design improvements to enhance scalability, reliability, and maintainability
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and stakeholders to translate requirements into production-ready software solutions with measurable impact
- Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and backlog refinement, while managing tasks and deliverables effectively
- Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code and contribute to testing strategies that improve system quality and robustness
- Support troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization of applications, including distributed and real-time systems
- Communicate technical concepts effectively with both technical and non-technical team members and contribute to technical documentation
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
- Active security clearance (e.g., Secret or Top Secret/SCI) or ability to obtain one
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering software applications using modern programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript / TypeScript
- Experience building full‑stack applications, including frontend development using frameworks such as React and backend services or APIs
- Familiarity with distributed systems, data-driven applications, and modern software architecture concepts
- Experience using version control systems (e.g., Git) and working within structured development environments
- Ability to contribute independently while working effectively within an Agile development team
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate requirements into working software solutions
- Remote, with occasional travel to the Dayton/WPAFB area
- Minimal (0–20%
- Standard
- Experience developing and delivering full‑stack applications in production or operational environments
- Experience designing or working with distributed systems, real-time applications, or data-driven solutions
- Experience developing plugins, scripts, or integrations for engineering, modeling, or collaboration tools
- Familiarity with modern software architecture practices, including layered design and API-driven development
- Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments using tools such as Jira, GitLab, or similar platforms
- Experience developing data pipelines, analytics tools, or visualization solutions to support operational or engineering decision-making
- Prior experience supporting mission-critical or government systems within structured environments
Benefits
- Innovative projects at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions
- A collaborative environment that fosters a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace
- Impactful work designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense
- Opportunity to continue growing technically and professionally
- Remote work with occasional travel to the Dayton/WPAFB area
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