Sr Software Engineer

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Sr Software Engineer

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Sr Software Engineer

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. 

Why Join Us? 

• Innovative Projects: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. 
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. 
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in successfully getting mission capability on orbit and shaping the future of space reconnaissance. 

  

Program Overview: 

KBR was selected to support the US Space Force/Air Force Research Laboratory’s ASTRO (Advanced Space Technology Research and Optimization) contract to provide mission equipment operations, maintenance, and upgrades to the USSF’s AMOS site in Maui, Hawaii. The AMOS site plays a vital role in national security by monitoring man-made objects in space and continuously developing next-generation capabilities to keep pace with the expanding space domain. This presents an incredible opportunity to push the boundaries of space and telescope technologies.

Position Overview:

This Senior Software Engineer will develop software to control and monitor sensors, telescopes and mechanical equipment. Uses Agile SW development processes to provide end-to-end solutions to automate collection, processing and dissemination of sensor data. Develops solutions to automate routine HW and SW functions and data analysis. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to [Sr/mid design and] implement containerization solutions using Kubernetes or Docker. A key aspect of your role will involve building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ensuring a smooth, secure software update process. Additionally, you will apply GitOps principles for software delivery automation, ensuring that systems are both efficient and secure. Your work will support the Government customer’s goals of enhancing security, scalability, and operational efficiency. 

ThisSoftware Engineer will collaborate with SW Developers, Engineers, and Technicians to develop program logic for new applications, modify, and analyze existing application logic. Codes, tests, debugs, documents, implements, and maintains software applications.  

• [Sr] Duties include monitoring AMOS Government staff and Stakeholder mission needs and requirements and developing plans to meet those needs, including SW support to integrate new equipment, sensors, or conduct off-nominal operations. This Software Engineer takes a holistic approach to developing solutions, working with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance staff to identify integrated HW/SW solutions that meet the Government’s needs. Monitors project progress against meeting user and customer needs, resolving issues, and ensuring user/customer satisfaction. Additional responsibilities include mentoring less experienced staff and assisting the Government in identifying solutions to improve quality of services provided. This Software Engineer is a di