Senior Software Engineer

Location and Job Type

Location: El Segundo, CA (On-site)

Category: Engineering, Technology, & Science

Job Type: Full-time

Working Hours: Standard, 40 hours per week

Travel Requirements: Minimal

Role Overview

KBR is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a systems engineering team in El Segundo, CA. The role supports Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities for the MSEIT contract, focused on defining the next generation of space communication systems for US Space Force (USSF) satellite communications.

You will collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians, and members of the USSF. Responsibilities include leading and supporting working groups to drive technical discussions, address risk and requirement gaps, develop briefings, write and track action items, and author meeting minutes.

Trinzic is the future independent company planned through a spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Candidates who join the Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, analyze, and develop software prototypes and/or applications as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Engage with stakeholders to clarify the problem space and vision to determine capabilities and priorities.
• Participate across the complete software development lifecycle, including user story creation, design, development, automated testing, and operational support.
• Design and develop new features to meet evolving end-user requirements.
• Work with complex algorithms to deliver optimized solutions for end users.
• Assess software maintainability and overall adherence to user requirements in line with departmental standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through process and tooling recommendations.
• Mentor team members by sharing innovative ideas and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science, or related technical degree.
• Experience: 5+ years of software development covering architecture, object-oriented design, coding, and testing, with strong understanding of the software development life cycle.
• Strong experience in one or more of the following: Python, Java, or Go.
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or React.
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying web applications using microservices architecture.
• Experience designing, developing, and optimizing relational database solutions using PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar technologies.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes using GitLab/GitHub or equivalent technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong passion for research, tackling complex problems, and continuously learning and adopting new technologies.
• Ability to organize and handle competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret or higher clearance.
• Master’s degree in engineering or computer science, or related technical degree.
• Experience with Docker, AWS and/or Azure, and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
• Experience building secure software solutions within DoD or Federal environments.
• Experience supporting mission-critical operational systems.
• Experience optimizing application performance, scalability, and resiliency.
• INCOSE certification, such as CSEP or ESEP.

Compensation

Basic Compensation (California only): Approximately $126,900 to $158,600. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience, and in consideration of internal parity.

Other Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation for certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may include 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:

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical, dental, vision
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule

Career advancement is supported through professional training and development.

Equal Opportunity

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.