PNT Software Engineer — Real-Time Systems & Simulations

KBR Careers; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a mid-level Software Engineer to develop, integrate, and evaluate positioning, navigation, and timing software for DoD programs in Ohio.

You will collaborate with systems engineers, implement algorithms, and integrate with HITL/SITL and digital-twin environments, while ensuring robust software across Linux-based systems.

The role requires strong C/C++, Python and GNSS knowledge, with a U.S. DoD security clearance potential; relocation assistance is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science).
• Proficiency in C/C++ or Python and experience on Linux-based systems.
• Familiarity with PNT concepts (GNSS, inertial navigation, timing, sensor fusion).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software supporting various systems, simulations, and performance analysis environments.
• Develop and implement algorithms grounded in first principles physics, including measurement modeling, error characterization, and estimator behavior under non ideal conditions.
• Implement and integrate algorithms within software frameworks.
• Integrate software with hardware- and software-in-the-loop (HITL & SITL) and digital twin environments.
• Develop interfaces between software components and external systems.
• Support test planning, execution, and analysis for PNT-focused experiments, demonstrations, and evaluations.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to align system requirements with software designs and implementations.
• Document software designs, interfaces, and test results to support technical reviews and deliverables.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux

GNSS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science

Job description

KBR is seeking a mid-level Software Engineer to develop, integrate, and evaluate positioning, navigation, and timing software for DoD programs in Ohio.

You will collaborate with systems engineers, implement algorithms, and integrate with HITL/SITL and digital-twin environments, while ensuring robust software across Linux-based systems.

The role requires strong C/C++, Python and GNSS knowledge, with a U.S. DoD security clearance potential; relocation assistance is not offered.