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KBR, Inc. · 1 day ago

Software Engineer (Top Secret Security Clearance Required)

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$93K/yr - $139K/yr

2+ years exp

KBR, Inc. is a company providing high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to the intelligence and national security communities. They are seeking a motivated Software Engineer to support the Air Force Research Laboratory in developing software for high-velocity data stream processing systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.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

JavaPythonSoftware Development LifecycleAgile MethodologiesTest-Driven DevelopmentData Processing ToolsVersion Control SystemsAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingAdaptability

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, Inc.

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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.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees