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KBR Lexington, MA

Lexington, MA

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$156k - $180k/yr Full time Backend Developer Application Security C++ Language

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Job Description

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)

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