Remote Junior Software Engineer — Space Defense Impact

KBR Careers; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join its National Security Solutions team. You will design and implement full‑stack software applications, develop scalable services and integrations, and support modern digital workflows across programs.

You will work closely with senior engineers, systems engineers, and stakeholders to translate technical requirements into reliable, maintainable software solutions that support both engineering and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
• Experience with modern programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and tools.
• Build and support full‑stack software solutions (backend services, APIs, frontend UIs).
• Develop plugins, scripts, and integrations for engineering/modeling environments.
• Contribute to system architecture and design improvements for scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into production-ready software.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

APIs

Agile

Git

GitLab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

GitLab

Jira

Job description

KBR is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join its National Security Solutions team. You will design and implement full‑stack software applications, develop scalable services and integrations, and support modern digital workflows across programs.

You will work closely with senior engineers, systems engineers, and stakeholders to translate technical requirements into reliable, maintainable software solutions that support both engineering and operational needs.