Junior Software Engineer

$80k - $100k

Full-time

KBR

Title:
Junior Software Engineer
This position is located onsite in our office in Beavercreek, Ohio
There is no relocation assistance available for this position
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.
KBR is seeking a Junior Software Engineer that we can mentor and grow to support the development, integration, and evaluation of software solutions for various RF systems in various operational and signal environments. This role supports control, modeling, simulation, and testing of operationally relevant systems across research and applied DoD programs.
This position requires a strong software foundation, interest in RF system fundamentals, and the ability to work across system, algorithm, and integration boundaries with guidance from senior engineers. The software person will work closely with systems engineers, and at times under the direction of systems engineers and hardware teams to implement, test, and analyze position, navigation, and timing (PNT) capabilities in constructive, laboratory and field environments.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, test, and document software for systems, simulations, and performance analysis environments
Implement algorithms and models under guidance, including measurement modeling, error characterization, and estimator behavior under non-ideal conditions
Implement and integrate algorithms within software frameworks
Integrate software with hardware- and software-in-the-loop (HITL and SITL) and digital twin environments
Develop interfaces between software components and external systems
Support test planning, execution, and analysis for PNT-focused experiments, demonstrations, and evaluations
Collaborate with systems engineers to align system requirements with software designs and implementations
Document software implementations, interfaces, and test results to support technical reviews and deliverables
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
0-2 years of professional experience developing software for technical systems (experience can include internships, co-ops, or academic projects)
Programming experience in C#/C++ or Python
Experience developing software on Linux and Windows based systems
Familiarity with PNT concepts (e.g., Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSSs), inertial navigation, timing, sensor fusion)
Experience integrating software with complex systems, simulations, or external hardware components
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance
Participate in team technical interchange meetings to describe technical activities, progress, issues, improvements, and more
Desired Qualifications
Academic or project experience with GPS/GNSS signal processing, navigation algorithms, or timing systems
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Experience with modeling, simulation, or digital twin environments
Familiarity with real-time or embedded systems
Experience with HITL/SITL test architectures or laboratory integration
Experience supporting DoD programs, laboratory R&D, or operational prototyping efforts
Basic Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 (For Beavercreek, OH Only)
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
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.

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