Software Engineer

Join KBR in supporting MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s Strategic and Long-Range Communications Group through the design and delivery of software for large-scale communications system demonstrations. This hybrid/remote-friendly role focuses on building production-ready system software and validating it through lab and field experiment cycles.

Based in Lexington, MA, you will work alongside system and software engineers to translate prototype simulations into real-time code, with opportunities to contribute to architecture, integration, testing, and technical documentation for internal and external audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Define software architecture for communications system demonstrations
• Design and implement system software, primarily in C++, including protocol and state machine design in partnership with system designers to move from prototype simulation to real-time code
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and prototype communications-based software
• Support integration and test design, including support for lab and field experiments
• Contribute to technical documentation covering software architectures and code, including technical specifications, reports, and technical presentations for multiple internal and external audiences

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• M.S. in Software Engineering, Computer Science (or related field) with a strong background in real-time code development and code profiling; alternatively, a B. Sci with 6+ years of directly relevant experience is acceptable
• At least 5 years of C++ / C++11 experience
• At least 5 years of Java / Java Script experience
• At least 5 years of source control experience (Git/SVN/Clearcase/etc.)
• At least 5 years of object-oriented development
• At least 5 years of software modeling and UML experience
• At least 5 years of software deployment experience and knowledge of modern deployment techniques
• At least 5 years of DevSecOps experience
• At least 5 years of software algorithm development and performance improvements
• At least 5 years of experience with design patterns and data structures
• At least 5 years of experience with distributed systems and inter process communication (UDP/TCP/ActiveMQ/etc.)
• At least 5 years of experience with the Linux development environment and/or commercial real-time operating systems
• At least 5 years of experience with hardware abstraction layers
• At least 5 years of experience with software lifecycle processes
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, particularly for technical documentation
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams

Technologies

• C++, C++11, Java, Java Script
• Git, SVN, Clearcase
• UML (Unified Modelling Language)
• UDP, TCP, ActiveMQ
• Linux, commercial real-time operating systems
• DevSecOps, Python, MATLAB

Work Environment

• Location: Lexington, MA (hybrid)
• Travel Requirements: Willing and able to travel (up to 10%, typically CONUS)
• Working Hours: Standard

Compensation

USD 156,400 - 180,000 per year

Basic Compensation: For MA only, the salary range is approximately $156,400 - $180,000 USD annually.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years experience with digital signal processing and implementation of protocols and methods into software
• Familiarity with software-defined radio protocols, design, and implementations
• Familiarity with physical layer, MAC layer, and network layer communication protocols
• Proficiency in Python
• Demonstrate familiarity with MATLAB
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage tasks and projects (e.g., using Microsoft Project)