Space Systems Software Engineer (C++, Python, M&S)

KBR, Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

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 for space research.

You will work with government and industry leaders to develop modeling & simulation capabilities for space, driving critical analyses and investment decisions. Responsibilities include designing and developing software in C++, Python, and AFSIM scripts, translating requirements, and conducting M&S studies.

Qualifications

• 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, and systems engineering.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing to support acquisition documentation and collaboration within the team.
• Ability to build, integrate and troubleshoot software components.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform software design and development in C++, Python, and proprietary AFSIM script.
• Collaborate with customers and systems engineers 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 study and analysis support.
• Analyze test data on space systems and compare to M&S results.
• 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 status on tasks.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Modeling & simulation

Requirements translation

Problem solving

Software engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

Tools

C++

Python

Matlab

Visual Basic

AFSIM

Job description

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 for space research.

You will work with government and industry leaders to develop modeling & simulation capabilities for space, driving critical analyses and investment decisions. Responsibilities include designing and developing software in C++, Python, and AFSIM scripts, translating requirements, and conducting M&S studies.