Remote Modeling & Simulation Software Engineer

KBR, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to join its National Security Solutions team.

You will develop and secure cloud-based modeling, simulation, and platform services, leading end-to-end lifecycles and contributing to a secure, scalable SaaS for defense applications. You will work with Linux/Windows environments, DevSecOps pipelines, C++, Artifactory, and cross‑functional teams, mentoring engineers and ensuring compliance with security standards while supporting mission-critical Air Force

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Active Secret clearance with Top Secret eligibility.
• 5+ years of experience in Modeling & Simulation development
• Strong proficiency in C++ development
• Demonstrated experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• Hands-on experience with DevSecOps practices and secure software delivery
• Experience managing artifacts using Artifactory
• Strong experience with cross-platform development (Linux & Windows)
• Experience developing in RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) environments
• Experience with MATLAB for modeling or Simulation development
• Proven ability to lead technical efforts and mentor junior engineers
• Strong problem-solving and system design skills

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of modeling and simulation software solutions
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams
• Design and implement DevSecOps pipelines using GitLab CI/CD
• Develop and maintain software systems in C++ for high-performance applications
• Build and manage artifact pipelines using Artifactory
• Develop and support cross-platform applications (Linux and Windows environments)
• Perform development and optimization within RHEL-based systems
• Contribute to secure system design, implementation, and compliance practices
• Integrate simulation tools and services into larger platform architectures
• Support system integration, testing, and deployment pipelines
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission requirements
• Maintain documentation and enforce best practices across development lifecycles

Skills

Modeling & Simulation

C++ development

GitLab CI/CD

DevSecOps

Artifactory

Cross‑platform (Linux/Windows)

MATLAB

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS

Master’s degree in CS

Tools

GitLab

Artifactory

MATLAB

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to join its National Security Solutions team.

You will develop and secure cloud-based modeling, simulation, and platform services, leading end-to-end lifecycles and contributing to a secure, scalable SaaS for defense applications. You will work with Linux/Windows environments, DevSecOps pipelines, C++, Artifactory, and cross‑functional teams, mentoring engineers and ensuring compliance with security standards while supporting mission-critical Air Force