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KBR is seeking a Software Engineer/Developer to join our Albuquerque, NM team supporting AFRL/RJ's Space Warfare Directorate. You will develop modeling and simulation capabilities for space systems using C++, Python, and AFSIM, collaborating with government and industry leaders to guide pathfinding technologies.
Ideal candidates have 8+ years of programming experience in C++, Python, Matlab and Visual Basic, with experience in system architecture and requirements translation.
Software Engineer/ Developer
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.
Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.
Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.
Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.
Job Title: Software Engineer / Developer
KBR is seeking a Software Engineer/Developer to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. This position supports the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Space Warfare Directorate (ARFL/RJ), the Air Force’s center of excellence for space research. AFRL/RJ develops and transitions technologies that provide space-based capabilities to the nation. In this role, you will work with government and industry leaders to develop new modeling & simulation capabilities for space, driving critical analyses and investment decisions for pathfinding technologies.
Perform software design and development in C++, Python, and proprietary AFSIM script.
Collaborate with customers and systems engineers and subject matter experts to develop, refine and translate requirements
Research trends for various concept designs and translate to detailed software models
Provide technical engineering support to analysis projects
Conduct modeling and simulation (M&S) study and analysis support
Analyze test data on various space systems, compare to M&S results, provide summary reports
Support modeling and simulation for space systems (e.g., SATCOM, GPS and GNSS)
Lead or manage aspects of or full projects
Solve complex problems
Meet regularly with customer, provide oral and written status on tasks
8+ years of programming experience with C++, Python, Matlab, and Visual Basic. Experience using AFSIM is highly desired.
Some experience in system architecting, modeling, simulation, analysis, developing concepts, early systems engineering, and/or soliciting concepts from industry and stakeholders
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing to support acquisition documentation and effectively collaborate among the engineering team and management to achieve common project goals
Ability to build, integrate and troubleshoot software components
Ability to take technical findings/data to generate analysis required to support informed decisions
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Computer Engineering, Computer Sciences or other related degree
General knowledge of other software programming frameworks and databases and the ability to apply that knowledge to the software domain
Knowledge of the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) for M&S efforts
Some understanding of space-based assets, including satellite constellations, space-based radar, space weather, space ISR and GPS
5+ years of software engineering experience
An active TS/SCI clearance is preferred.
Location: On site
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Working Hours: Standard, 40 hours per week (Full-time)
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 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 KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. Those 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.