Principal Software Engineer for Space Systems

KBR Careers; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Careers is looking for a Principal Software Engineer in El Segundo, CA. This role involves hands-on software development and technical leadership across various teams supporting U.S. Space Force capabilities. You'll design and maintain distributed systems, mentor engineers, and optimize software delivery processes.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and over 10 years of experience, with expertise in Angular, Kafka, and DevSecOps methodologies.

Competitive compensation ranges from $150,000 to $190,000 annually, plus attractive lifestyle benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD delivery pipelines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and maintain mission‑critical software applications.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership across multiple software teams.
• Help define and evolve application architectures supporting enterprise mission objectives.

Skills

Full stack development

Angular expertise

Kafka and event-driven architecture

Agile software development

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kubernetes

Job description

KBR Careers is looking for a Principal Software Engineer in El Segundo, CA. This role involves hands-on software development and technical leadership across various teams supporting U.S. Space Force capabilities. You'll design and maintain distributed systems, mentor engineers, and optimize software delivery processes.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and over 10 years of experience, with expertise in Angular, Kafka, and DevSecOps methodologies.

Competitive compensation ranges from $150,000 to $190,000 annually, plus attractive lifestyle benefits.