KBR, Inc

Software Acquisitions Engineer

KBR, Inc$150K — $187K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active/current TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required
  • Bachelor's in STEM with 9+ years or Master's with 7+ years of experience
  • Strong communication skills for independent customer engagement
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, small team environment
  • Proven success in independent and collaborative work
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Familiarity with functional mission areas and intelligence issues

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with team to analyze diverse challenges in the Space domain
  • Identify Agile solutions and ensure alignment with government requirements
  • Optimize planning and demo integration using Agile best practices
  • Evaluate developer performance based on contract deliverables
  • Analyze software enhancement recommendations across various environments
  • Draft Statements of Work for new system acquisitions
  • Advise on developer performance through comprehensive analysis
  • Identify risks and devise technical problem-solving strategies
  • Review contractor submissions for technical accuracy and provide analysis
  • Organize and conduct tool demonstrations for users

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Flexible spending account options
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedule
  • Professional training and development opportunities
Full Job Description

Title:

Software Acquisitions Engineer

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 is seeking a Mid-Level Software Acquisitions Engineer with 9–12 years of experience in software acquisitions lifecycle to join our team! In this role, you will leverage your expertise to support physics-based modeling and simulation efforts (including tools development) for satellite system resiliency. As a key member of our on-site SETA team, you will play a vital role in contributing to mission success through ensuring resilient mission capabilities. 

This position supports a System Program Office (SPO) where you will work seamlessly with other government and team members in a challenging work environment support the Customer’s acquisitions lifecycle, systems engineering & integration, while delivering mission excellence to programs of national importance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work in a collaborative team environment studying and analyzing a wide variety of problems in the Space domain. 

  • Identify Agile solution and program epics with acceptance criteria and ensure prime development and subcontractors align to government requirements.

  • Optimize pre-increment planning and iterative integration demos via Agile software development best practices.

  • Assess developer performance by analyzing contract deliverables for demonstrations and oversee testing for achieving pertinent objectives.

  • Analyze developer recommendations for software enhancements across cloud, on premises, and HPC environments.

  • Write Statements of Work for upcoming systems acquisitions

  • Advise Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) on developer performance through cost, schedule, and performance analysis and evaluation.

  • Identify risks and provide unique courses of action to solve complex technical problems.

  • Review contractor submissions for technical accuracy and provide government personnel detailed critical analysis.

  • Organize and execute tools demonstrations to the user community (one to two times per year)

Basic Compensation:

$150,000 - $187,000 USD annually

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Work Environment:

  • Location: On-site

  • Travel Requirements: Minimal travel

  • Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Clearance: Must have an active/current TS/SCI with a Polygraph

  • Bachelor of Science STEM degree and 9 years of relative experience or a Master’s and 7 or more years of relative experience.

  • Possess the ability to communicate, coordinate, and engage customer independently.

  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and small team environment.

  • Demonstrated ability to operate successfully both independently and as a team-member.

  • Ability to communicate with clarity and accuracy both verbally and written.

  • Demonstrate familiarity in the functional mission areas and key intelligence issues.

Desired:

  • Experience with physics-based modeling and simulation techniques and tools

  • Experience with AI/ML applications

  • Knowledge of intelligence production cycle, limitations, and when to apply engineering judgment

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

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.

About KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides services to customers in the energy, chemical, and government sectors, among others. KBR has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and has undergone several name changes and mergers since then. KBR is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers while also being a responsible corporate citizen.
Learn more about KBR, Inc
Size
28,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
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