Senior Software Engineer

KBR, Inc.

full-time

Posted on: 10/18/2025

Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $110,000 - $140,000 per year

Senior

C++

About the role

Performs all activities associated with the design, development, implementation, maintenance, configuration management and quality control of software for scientific/engineering applications.
Analyze customer requirements and translate them into a design.
Create prototypes.
Perform internal testing of software products.
Respond to and resolve software discrepancies against documented requirements.
Generate program design language and code based on department standards.
Determine software maintainability and overall adherence to user requirements on department standards.
Generate/update documents defining software product baselines.
Analyzes and evaluates systems and devises computer specifications and systems for scientific/engineering applications to process data.
Encodes, tests, debugs, and installs operating programs and procedures.
Participates with engineering in the design, development, and utilization of scientific/engineering electronic data processing systems software.
Provides analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of software for products such as utility software, development software, and diagnostic software.
Participates in the development of engineering test strategies, devices and systems.
As a team leader: plan and organize projects, direct the project through the different phases, and provide task estimates.

BS in mathematics, engineering, computer science, or other related field. (Experience can substitute degree)
5 years of progressive, related experience.
Firm grasp of algorithms and complex data structures
DoD 8570 IAT Level II required
Active Secret with ability to obtain Top Secret is required to be considered for this role
Ability to travel periodically as needed quarterly
C++ Certified Entry-Level Programmer (CPE) is preferred
C++ Certified Associate Programmer (CPA) is preferred
C++ Certified Professional Programmer (CPP) is preferred
Open software architecture development experience is preferred
Experience with sensor (RF and/or EOIR) sensor integration is preferred.
Proficient written and oral communication; Organization, Problem Solving, Communication, Technical Documentation, and Teamwork.

Benefits

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation.
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.

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DoD 8570 IAT Level IIC++ Certified Entry-Level Programmer (CPE)C++ Certified Associate Programmer (CPA)C++ Certified Professional Programmer (CPP)