Senior Software Engineer – Space Systems

KBR, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in El Segundo, CA to contribute to the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) program supporting the US Space Force.

You will join a multidisciplinary team developing space communication systems, interfacing with government civilians and contractors, and guiding software across the lifecycle. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and deploying web and software solutions using microservices, databases, and modern

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science, or related technical degree.
• 5+ years of software development, including architecture, object-oriented design, coding, and testing, with strong understanding of the software development life cycle.
• Strong experience in one or more of the following: Python, Java, or Go.
• Experience with Javascript frameworks such as Angular or React.
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying web applications using microservices architecture.
• Experience designing, developing, and optimizing relational database solutions using PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar technologies.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes using GitLab/GitHub or equivalent technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, analyze, and develop software prototypes and/or applications as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Engage with stakeholders to better define the problem space and vision to determine capabilities and priorities.
• Participate in the complete software development lifecycle: user story creation, design, development, automated testing, and operational support.
• Design and develop new features to meet evolving end-user requirements.
• Work with complex algorithms to deliver optimized solutions for the end user.
• Determine software maintainability and overall adherence to user requirements on department standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through process and tooling recommendations.
• Mentor team members by sharing innovative ideas and industry best practices.

Skills

Python

Java

Go

Angular

React

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Docker

AWS

Kubernetes

CI/CD

GitLab/GitHub

Microservices

Software Architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science

Master’s degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

Docker

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in El Segundo, CA to contribute to the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) program supporting the US Space Force.

You will join a multidisciplinary team developing space communication systems, interfacing with government civilians and contractors, and guiding software across the lifecycle. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and deploying web and software solutions using microservices, databases, and modern