Development SME

Title:

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: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• 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 designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

KBR is seeking a Development SME to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. Active TS/SCI clearance required.

The Development SME provides the technical software programming expertise for the Wideband C-SSE in Colorado Springs, CO by leveraging advanced engineering methods/capabilities to create, develop, and maintain the C-SSE tools, websites, and other software to be hosted on servers and/or SIPRNET.  The effort includes all phases from design, development, testing, integration, and deployment.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Functions as the software development technical expert for the Wideband C-SSE.

• Provides expertise for user-facing and back-end software development.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define requirements, architect solutions, and ensure code quality and scalability.

• Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, and code comments. 

• Ensures well documented code, with thorough testing and timely delivered verified/validated functional SW.

• Collaborates with hardware design engineers on machine characteristics that affect software systems and works with them to resolve incompatibilities.

• Provides input for technical documentation and procedures for installation, maintenance, operation, troubleshooting and repair of equipment.

• Supports training development as it relates to software upgrades to the network.

• Supports software integration and test activities.

• Acts an authorized technical liaison and supports working groups and other meetings as directed by the customer.

• Provides coaching and mentoring to teammates and recommendations for career development, training, certifications, peer reviews, etc.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS degree and 8+ years of experience.

• Requires DoD 8140 (DoD 8570) Cybersecurity certification. 

• Certified in Networking (Cisco, Juniper, Network+) and Security+ DAF Cyberspace Workforce Management Program.

Citizenship and Clearance:

• US Citizen.

• Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI is required.

Technical Knowledge:

• Proficient with PHP, Java and SQL programming languages and experienced with user-facing and back-end software development.

• Can perform complex systems modeling, simulation and analysis.

• Experience with software/database development for Satellite Communication systems is required.

• Solid understanding of satellite communications (SATCOM)/telecommunications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in one or more areas including Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS), SATCOM transmissions, and/or DSCS highly desired.

• Experience with Design, development, implementation and analysis of complicated and difficult software programs for computer-based systems.

• Understanding of cybersecurity and database administration.

• Exhibits exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness for problem solving and customer service; excellent written and verbal communications skills.

SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS:

• Normal hours of operation (0730–1630 hours).

• 40 hours, 5 days a week.

TRAVEL:

• May require travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, expect approximately 5%.

• This position is contingent upon contract award.

• Basic Compensation:

  $124,300 - $155,300

  This range is for the CO area only

  The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s work location, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience, clearance level, contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity.

   

  Additional Compensation:

  KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance

  Ready to Make a Difference?

  If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together

  KBR Benefits

  KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

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.