Software Engineer/ Developer

Job Summary

KBR is looking for a Software Engineer/Developer to join the team in Albuquerque, NM. This role supports the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Space Warfare Directorate (ARFL/RJ), the Air Force’s center of excellence for space research. ARFL/RJ develops and transitions technologies that enable space-based capabilities for the nation. You will collaborate with government and industry leaders to build new modeling and simulation capabilities for space, supporting critical analyses and investment decisions for pathfinding technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform software design and development using C++, Python, and proprietary AFSIM script
• Work with customers, systems engineers, and subject matter experts to develop, refine, and translate requirements
• Research trends for concept designs and translate them into detailed software models
• Provide technical engineering support for analysis projects
• Support modeling and simulation (M&S) study and analysis efforts
• Analyze test data for space systems, compare results against M&S outputs, and produce summary reports
• Support M&S efforts for space systems such as SATCOM, GPS, and GNSS
• Lead or manage aspects of projects or full project efforts
• Solve complex problems
• Meet regularly with customers and provide oral and written status updates on assigned tasks

Required Experience

• 8+ years of programming experience with C++, Python, Matlab, and Visual Basic
• Experience using AFSIM is highly desired
• Some experience in system architecting, modeling, simulation, analysis, developing concepts, early systems engineering, and/or eliciting concepts from industry and stakeholders
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to support acquisition documentation and collaborate effectively across the engineering team and management
• Ability to build, integrate, and troubleshoot software components
• Ability to convert technical findings and data into analysis needed to support informed decisions

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Computer Engineering, Computer Sciences, or a related field
• General knowledge of other software programming frameworks and databases, with the ability to apply that knowledge to software domain work
• Knowledge of the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) for M&S efforts
• Some understanding of space-based assets, including satellite constellations, space-based radar, space weather, space ISR, and GPS
• 5+ years of software engineering experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance is preferred

Work Environment

• Location: On site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard, 40 hours per week (Full-time)

Compensation and Benefits

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation for certain job titles or levels, based on internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may include a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR also 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 a flexible work schedule. Career growth is supported through professional training and development.

About Trinzic

Trinzic will be the future independent company created through the planned spin-off of KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Candidates who join KBR’s 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.

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.