Senior Software Engineer

KBR, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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 coordinate across prime contractors, perform design reviews, testing, verification and release activities, and ensure software aligns with system flight readiness objectives. The role demands disciplined technical execution, stakeholder coordination, and compliance throughout development and sustainment.

Qualifications

• :Bachelor's degree and 12+ years progressive related experience as stated in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Oversee software development across multiple baselines to meet objectives and schedules.
• Review requirements, architecture, design artifacts, and documentation from prime contractors.
• Support development and maintenance of CDRL deliverables and software documentation.
• Coordinate software budget planning, execution, and technical assessments.
• Evaluate software safety compliance with applicable standards and program requirements.
• Support Formal Qualification Testing (FQT) and test planning/execution reviews.
• Participate in IV&V activities to verify performance and compliance.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, integration, test, and operations teams to mitigate risks.
• Support final software materiel release activities and flight readiness decisions.
• Other duties to support mission and business needs.

Skills

Software lifecycle experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

BS in mathematics, engineering, computer science or related field

Tools

CDRL processes

Job description

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 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, Inc.

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