KBR Careers · 1 day ago
Software Engineer (Top Secret Security Clearance Required)
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$93K/yr - $139K/yr
2+ years expKBR is a leading provider of engineering and advanced technology solutions for the intelligence and national security communities. They are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to support the Air Force Research Laboratory in Colorado Springs, CO, focusing on developing software for high-velocity data stream processing systems.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain software for high‑velocity data stream processing systems
Implement features and enhancements from requirements through delivery
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code with an emphasis on performance and reliability
Develop and execute unit and integration tests to ensure software quality
Participate in code reviews and contribute to shared coding standards and best practices
Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to deliver end‑to‑end solutions
Troubleshoot and resolve software issues across development and production environments
Qualification
Required
Active U.S. Government Top Secret / SCI security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
2-3 years of professional software development experience
Experience across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design through implementation, testing, and delivery
2+ years of hands-on experience with Java, Python, or another object-oriented programming language
Experience building software systems with an emphasis on throughput, reliability, and high availability, particularly for data-focused applications
Experience developing data processing or integration tools that handle multiple message formats (e.g., XML, Protocol Buffers)
Proficiency with modern development workflows, including version control systems, collaboration tools, and documentation
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
Working knowledge of MIL-STD-6016 and MIL-STD-3011
Experience applying Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles and patterns
Experience working within Agile software development methodologies
Security+ certification
Strong curiosity and investigative mindset with attention to detail, adaptability to new challenges, and resilience in meeting team deliverables
Passion for researching complex problems and continuously learning and adopting new technologies
Benefits
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 a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Company
KBR Careers
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Becky Sewell
Chief Training Officer (CTO)
Dana Dorsey
Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer
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