Senior Sustainment Software Developer

KBR; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

paid time off

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Sustainment Software Developer to support MILSATCOM and NC3 systems at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.

This on-site role requires leading a skilled software team, coordinating with DoW stakeholders and delivering training on complex defense software solutions. The position emphasizes sustaining engineering, web-based architectures, and mission-critical program delivery within a tight government framework.

Qualifications

• DoW SECRET clearance with ability to attain a TS/SCI clearance.
• 15+ years experience in IT with team lead/supervisory skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science or equivalent technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead a software development team to architect, design and implement MILSATCOM and NC3 software applications for sustaining engineering processes.
• Coordinate workflow requirements with DoW management and systems engineering specifications.
• Provide end user training and demonstrations across levels of personnel.
• Mentor a technical team on web-based architecture and CdS/DoW direction.
• Present briefings to large audiences including military, civilian and contractor personnel.

Skills

C#/.Net Core

Blazor Server

HTML/CSS/JavaScript/JSON

SQL database design

Web server IIS configuration

Jira

Confluence

DevOps

CAC certificate authorization

Cloud-based web apps

DoW/SCIF liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or computer science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

IIS

Job description

Title: Senior Sustainment Software Developer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. KBR (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract. KBR is seeking a highly-skilled, motivated and proactive teammate to support Mission Delta 8 (MD8), 8th Sustainment Squadron (8STS) and Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center-Nuclear Command, Control & Communication (NC3) Sustainment Division (AFNWC/NCL) located at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO. We conduct operations and sustainment (O&S) activities for state-of-the‑art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and NC3 systems, providing global secure, survivable and protected communications for our Nation’s warfighters.

Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead a highly skilled software development team to architect, design and implement MILSATCOM and NC3 software applications to enhance and support Sustaining Engineering processes for the Joint/Allied warfighter
• Interact with military and civilian management to consult and coordinate workflow processes required by DoW System Engineering specifications
• Perform end user training and demonstrations for various levels of personnel to enhance the understanding and knowledge of systems engineering processes
• Provide key technical support and consultation for the applications implemented for systems engineering processes
• Mentor a technical team with design and direction of web-based architecture applications
• Be forward-thinking with application requirements and DoW direction
• Prepare and present briefings consisting of 20 or more people; ability to demonstrate software products to non-technical personnel at all levels of military, civilian and contractor
• Engage the customer and program teammates to answer questions and resolve blockers/issues/concerns; a visionary consultant always thinking on behalf of the customer
• Lead and make decisions that affect work product; ability to manage a diverse staff to include hiring decisions
• Turn requirements into technical solutions with creativity and minimal input from the government
• Generate weekly, monthly, quarterly management reports on time.
• Travel less than 10%

Work Environment:

• Location: On-Site Peterson Space Force Base, Product Support Facility (PSF), Bldg. 2025. 1050 E. Stewart Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80914
• Travel Requirements: less than 10%
• Working Hours: Standard

This position is 100% onsite with the government customer given mission and contract requirements and, as such, is not eligible for full remote or hybrid work options.

Qualifications: Required:

• DoW SECRET clearance with ability to attain a TS/SCI clearance
• 15+ years experience in IT with team lead/supervisory skills
• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science or equivalent technical discipline with diverse software development environments
• Ability to manage professional relationships with DoW military and civilian clients
• Quick learner with new and existing technologies with little formal training - a self-starter
• Knowledge of cloud deployed web-based applications and DevOps server
• Understanding of networks and willingness to work with Sys Admins on web network configurations.
• Excellent technical skills in programming/scripting, SQL database design and maintenance, web design, web architecture, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, and WEB server IIS configuration
• Object oriented programming in C# and .Net Core 8.0 or greater, Blazor Server development, and experience with Common Access Card (CAC) certificate authorization methodology
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written, verbal communications and presentation skills
• Experience to design Jira issue screens and workflows and Confluence repositories

Preferred:

• Knowledge of DoW operations and workflow processes
• Knowledge of DoW MILSATCOM and NC3 space systems, terminals and software applications
• Knowledge of Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) processes and systems; ability to integrate databases/workflows with Jira/Confluence and SysML tools/applications

Basic Compensation: $139,000-$174,000 in Colorado Springs, CO The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

KBR Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• or flexible work schedule

We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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 — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

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.