Astrodynamics Software Engineer (Mid) - DevSecOps

KBR, Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Mid Astro Software Engineer in Colorado Springs to develop secure, end-to-end cloud lifecycles and containerization using Kubernetes or Docker. You will build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitLab and apply GitOps principles for automated deployments.

You will work across multiple stacks and collaborate with DoW-aligned teams on security, scalability, and operational efficiency to support space domain and defense initiatives.

Qualifications

• Secret Clearance or above required.
• 3-5 years’ experience developing web‑based applications.
• 3-5 years’ experience with Kubernetes or Docker.
• Experience developing backend services using Java and Spring Boot (REST APIs, microservices, or distributed systems).
• Experience working in AWS and cloud technologies.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitLab.
• Proficient in automation and secure development practices.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Work across multiple technology stacks, gaining hands-on experience with various languages, frameworks, and tools to support a broad range of applications.
• Oversee development and implementation astrodynamics algorithm solutions and optimization methods across interdisciplinary teams.
• Design, develop, and maintain applications primarily using Java, following modern engineering practices and design patterns.
• Work with limited portions of existing C++ and Python codebases as needed to support legacy components or automation tasks.
• Collaborate in updating and modernizing a legacy system that includes Fortran and C++.
• Participate in software development using CI/CD pipelines, with a focus on security and automation through systems like GitLab.
• Implement DevSecOps best practices, ensuring security is integrated at every stage of the development lifecycle while maintaining automated and reliable deployment processes.
• Ensure effective log management and use analytics tools for system monitoring and optimization.
• Collaborate with teams using version control systems like GitLab, and work with automation tools like Ansible, Maven, and Gradle.
• Stay current with cloud technologies, industry best practices, and evolving security threats.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Security

Agile

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

GitLab

Ansible

Terraform

Maven

Gradle

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

GitLab

Ansible

Terraform

Maven

Gradle

AWS

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Mid Astro Software Engineer in Colorado Springs to develop secure, end-to-end cloud lifecycles and containerization using Kubernetes or Docker. You will build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitLab and apply GitOps principles for automated deployments.

You will work across multiple stacks and collaborate with DoW-aligned teams on security, scalability, and operational efficiency to support space domain and defense initiatives.