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Software Engineer 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.
Software Engineer I Develop innovative weapon systems for the Warfighter!
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Join a diverse team of talented and inspired engineers and analysts to develop US Army Air and Missile Defense systems in Huntsville, Alabama. The KBR team in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Software Engineer I to support the development, sustainment, and modernization of software applications, databases, and supporting services used for engineering analysis, reporting, and information management. The selected candidate will contribute to the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of Windows desktop applications and database-driven solutions that support mission-critical engineering and analysis activities. The position will support ongoing modernization efforts while helping deliver new capabilities in response to customer requirements. Position Type: Full-time contractor-site position in Huntsville, Alabama.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, test, maintain, and enhance Windows desktop applications, plugins, extensions, and supporting utilities.
- Support software tools used for engineering analysis, data visualization, reporting, and information management.
- Implement software enhancements in response to customer requirements and emerging mission needs.
- Proactively investigate, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and performance issues.
- Support development, test, and production environments throughout the software lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain database-driven applications, software services, and data processing workflows.
- Support integration activities between software applications, databases, and external systems.
- Participate in software testing, code reviews, configuration management, and release activities.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and operational procedures.
- Provide user support and assist with application administration and data management activities as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
- 0-2 years of software development experience.
- Experience with object-oriented programming principles and modern software development practices.
- Experience programming in C#, Java, C++, or a similar object-oriented programming language.
- Familiarity with relational databases and SQL concepts.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
- Ability to learn and apply new technologies in support of evolving mission requirements.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support multiple concurrent activities.
- Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with C# and the Microsoft .NET platform.
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
- Experience developing Windows desktop applications.
- Familiarity with Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, or similar development tools.
- Experience with data analysis, data visualization, or reporting applications.
- Experience with scripting or automation technologies such as PowerShell.
- Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation.
WHO WE ARE
KBR Government Solutions delivers mission critical full life cycle services that improve military readiness, drive innovation, and help ensure mission success. Since WWII, we have led many of the federal government’s most important programs in the areas of defense, space, and technology. Today, our employees are solving some of the world’s most challenging problems and inspiring the future. KBR Government Solutions core capabilities include engineering, operations, logistics, science, program and acquisition management, IT, cyber and security services.
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.
