Senior Software Engineer

KBR, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead software development and integration for advanced weapon system programs.

You will oversee multiple baselines, drive technical leadership across the lifecycle, and ensure software delivery aligns with flight readiness and program objectives. The role requires coordinating with program offices, engineering, testing, and contractors to manage requirements, design reviews, testing, and release activities, while managing budgets and technical

Qualifications

• BA/BS in mathematics, engineering, computer science, or related field required.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance required.
• Experience with software development lifecycle, verification/validation, and safety standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee software development across multiple versions to meet objectives and schedules.
• Review requirements, architecture, and design artifacts produced by prime contractors.
• Coordinate software budgets, execution tracking, and technical assessments.
• Evaluate software safety compliance and ensure adherence to standards and program requirements.
• Support FQT, IV&V activities, test planning, execution reviews, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, test, and operations to mitigate technical risks.
• Support final software materiel release activities and recommendations for flight readiness.

Skills

Software architecture

Requirements analysis

Systems engineering coordination

Education

BA/BS in mathematics, engineering, computer science, or related field

U.S. citizenship

Secret Clearance

Job description

Title: Senior Software Engineer

Job Summary The Senior Software Engineer supports software development and integration activities for advanced weapon system programs, with responsibility for ensuring software products meet technical, schedule, and mission requirements. This position oversees prime contractor software development efforts across multiple software baselines and provides technical leadership throughout the software lifecycle, including requirements definition, design reviews, testing, verification, validation, and release activities. The role partners with program office, engineering, test, and contractor teams to ensure software performance aligns with system-level objectives and flight readiness requirements. Success in this position requires disciplined technical execution, effective coordination across diverse stakeholders, and attention to technical compliance throughout development and sustainment activities. The engineer contributes to program planning and execution by supporting software budgets, technical risk management, and product delivery milestones.

Roles and Responsibilities

Oversee software development activities across multiple software versions to ensure alignment with program objectives, technical requirements, and delivery schedules. Review and assess software and firmware requirements, architecture, design artifacts, and technical documentation produced by prime contractors. Support development and maintenance of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables and software program documentation. Coordinate software budget planning, execution tracking, and technical assessments in support of program objectives. Evaluate software safety compliance activities and ensure adherence to applicable standards, processes, and program requirements. Support Formal Qualification Testing (FQT), test planning, execution reviews, issue resolution, and assessment of test results. Participate in Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) activities to verify software performance, functionality, and compliance with requirements. Collaborate with systems engineering, integration, test, and operational stakeholders to identify and mitigate technical risks. Support final software materiel release activities and provide technical recommendations related to system flight readiness. Other duties as assigned in support of mission and business requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS in mathematics, engineering, computer science, or other related field and 12 years of progressive, related experience.
• U.S. citizenship and a Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting software development lifecycle activities, including requirements, design, implementation, testing, and release.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation, software design products, and engineering deliverables.
• Experience supporting verification, validation, qualification testing, or software certification activities.
• Experience supporting missile, aviation, aerospace, or defense systems programs.
• Experience with embedded software or real-time system development environments.
• Knowledge of software safety standards and software assurance methodologies.
• Experience supporting contractor oversight within a government program office environment.
• Familiarity with Agile development processes, configuration management practices, and requirements traceability tools.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical reviews and engineering assessments.

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 - Delivering Solutions, Changing the World

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.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.