Entry Level/ Junior Army Fires Modeling and Simulation Developer

KBR Careers; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems division seeks an Entry Level/Junior Army Fires Modeling and Simulation Developer to support the Center for Army Analysis on Fort Belvoir. You will contribute to fires analysis using AFSIM and scripting to meet analytic requirements.

The role emphasizes developing simulations, scripts, and automation in C++, Python, and Bash, with a path for growth in defense analytics at KBR.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical field with substantial programming experience.
• Proficiency with C/C++ or Python.
• 0–3 years of work experience.
• Ability to obtain SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support Army Fires M&S development using AFSIM.
• Design and script AFSIM scenarios.
• Deliver AFSIM scripts and automation scripts.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Python scripting

Troubleshooting

Education

BS degree in a technical field

Tools

AFSIM

Linux

Shell/Python scripting

Job description

Title

Entry Level/ Junior Army Fires Modeling and Simulation Developer

Program Summary

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

Serves as an Army Fires (field artillery and air and missile defense) Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Developer as a member of an Analysis Team providing support to the Center for Army Analysis (CAA) on Fort Belvoir.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Fires M&S Developer designs and conducts Army Fires analysis using the modeling and simulation tools such as the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) in support of the Army’s Total Army Analysis (TAA) and other applications.
• Developer designs and scripts AFSIM scenarios in support of analytic requirements.
• Deliverables include AFSIM scripts and scripts in support of automation and file management (C++, bash, Python, etc.).

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical field (e.g. Computer Science, Math, Engineering) requiring substantial programming/coding experience and 0-3 years of work experience required.
• Functional application/ some proficiency with programming languages (C++, Python, etc.).
• Proficiency in C/C++ or Python.
• A SECRET security clearance/ ability to obtain a SECRET clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with developing on Linux.
• Familiarity with AFSIM
• Familiarity with Army systems/ Army Fires systems

Basic Compensation

$800,000 - $105,000 (0-2 years experience)

$100,00 - $125,000 (2-3 years experience)

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

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.