Software Developer (Entry Level)

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Software Developer (Entry level)

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.

Position Description/Job Responsibilities:

KBR’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.

Develops 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.

Works 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.

Duties include providing SW support to integrate new equipment, sensors, or conduct off-nominal operations. Assists ASTRO staff in resolving issues and ensuring user/customer satisfaction. This SW Developer is a disciplined self-starter with strong organizational, time management, comprehension, and communication skills.

Coordinates and maintains effective working relationships with Government and contractor team members.

Works with Senior SW developers and Engineers to develop and implement SW to control sensors and telescope systems.

Responsibilities:

• Works with ASTRO team members to implement SW based on user and customer needs.
• Supports all aspects of troubleshooting and issue resolution, including tracing through complex interfaces to locate HW or SW subsystems causing system fault. Documents resolution of system issues and supports integrated HW/SW development and implementation.
• Maintain strong familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with KBR and Government leadership and with individual contributors to the team. 
• Seeks feedback from users and customers and makes necessary adjustments continuously throughout the SW lifecycle.
• Adheres to DevSecOps practices at every stage of the SW lifecycle to ensure SW is validated, verified, secure, documented, and maintainable.
• Apply GitOps principles for automated and reliable deployment processes.
• Develop and maintain scripts (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell) to automate security checks, deployment processes, and routine DevOps task
• Proactively identifies and rapidly resolves SW issues that impact site mission readiness requirements.
• Work across multiple technology stacks, gaining hands-on experience with various languages, frameworks, and tools to support a broad range of applications.
• Works in languages such as Python, Java, C++, and JavaScript among other languages to deliver industry standard application functionality.
• Ensure effective log management and use analytics tools for system monitoring and optimization.
• Familiarity with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Mongo DB, Oracle, MySQL, and others.
• Designs, develops, and implements secure, end-to-end Kubernetes or Docker-based cluster and application lifecycles.
• Participates in software development using CI/CD pipelines, with a focus on security and automation.
• Collaborates with clients and internal teams to architect containerized solutions and cloud-native applications.
• Leverages AWS cloud services and other cloud platforms to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security.
• Contributes to the development of secure network configurations and cloud-based security architecture.
• Assists in implementing Service Mesh solutions (e.g., Istio) to support secure and efficient service-to-service communications.
• Collaborates with teams using version control systems like GitLab, and work with automation tools like Ansible, Maven, and Gradle.
• Stays current with cloud technologies, industry best practices, and evolving security threats to recommend innovative solutions.
• Maintains infrastructure using IaC/CaC

Qualifications:

• Proficient with two of the following: C, C++, Python or Java.
• Interest in Application Development for automation or system controls
• Knowledge of current SW development best practices, including Agile, Agile XP, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies
• Experience with scripting languages Bash, Powershell
• Experience working with version control systems like Gitlab
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Passionate about automation, system efficiency, and security
• Experience developing SW to control HW
• Strong math skills, including calculus
• BS in Computer Science or related discipline

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong statistical and data analysis skills to identify trends in user data
• Experience with Data Visualization tools Python
• Experience with MySQL databases
• Experience with troubleshooting of complex SW

• Familiarity with developing SW for real-time control of HW systems
• Focus on high availability of hardware, data replication, and providing real-time recovery in failure situations. 
• Familiar with DoD SW security requirements. 
• A strong desire to automate processes, build software tools, and create solutions in a DevSecOps environment. 
• Experience developing SW in a Linux environment. 

Clearance: Active Secret desired, eligibility for Secret required

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

KBR supports work from home when compatible with meeting contract requirements. AMOS is a dynamic work environment and this contract supports routine operations of and maintenance of mission equipment, as well as the need to respond to real-world events. To the extent possible, schedules are forecasted in advance, but upgrades, maintenance or significant tests require personnel to be present in the telescope facilities on Haleakala. Candidate must have effective verbal and written communication skills; must be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences or facilitate group discussions; develop accurate written materials to communicate information clearly and concisely.

Compensation:

• $79-90k

Other 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.

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.

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.

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