Junior Software Engineer

KBR, Inc.

full-time

Posted on: 10/18/2025

Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $73,000 - $91,000 per year

Junior

About the role

Performs all activities associated with the design, development, implementation, maintenance, configuration management and quality control of software for scientific/engineering applications.
Assist in analyzing customer requirements and translating them into a design.
Assist in creating 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 with supervisory oversight.
Provide input to generate/update project documents.
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.

BS in mathematics, engineering, computer science, or other related field (Experience can substitute degree)
C++ coursework
Firm grasp of algorithms and complex data structures
Proficient written and oral communication; Organization, Problem Solving, Communication, Technical Documentation, and Teamwork
Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification is required
Active Secret with ability to obtain Top Secret is required to be considered for this role
Ability to travel periodically as needed quarterly

Benefits

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation.
Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
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.

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

C++algorithmsdata structuressoftware designsoftware developmentsoftware testingdebuggingconfiguration managementquality controlprototyping

written communicationoral communicationorganizationproblem solvingtechnical documentationteamwork

BS in mathematicsBS in engineeringBS in computer scienceDoD 8570 IAT Level IISecret clearanceTop Secret clearance