KBR, Inc.

Director of Engineering – Mission Software

KBR, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudKubernetesTypeScript

About the role

  • Lead the Mission Software Initiative, defining and managing execution of multiple projects and related roadmap elements.
  • Track initiative KPIs, technical milestones, risks, resourcing needs, and alignment to Mission Tech Technology Strategy and 2030 objectives.
  • Coordinate with other initiative leads (AI, Digital Integration, Mission Engineering, Digital Environment) to ensure cohesive enterprise advancement.
  • Review IR&D proposals related to mission software for feasibility, desirability, and strategic impact.
  • Shape IR&D investments around open architectures, cloud scale mission software, and future ready mission capabilities.
  • Provide technical leadership for captures and pursuits involving mission systems, OMS/FACE, mission applications, autonomy frameworks, and digital enabled C2.
  • Engage with customers to shape technical requirements, architecture options, and integration pathways.
  • Mentor engineers across BUs in mission architecture, DevSecOps, software assurance, digital engineering, and platform agnostic integration approaches.
  • Sponsor and contribute to Communities of Practice, capability catalogs, reusable software patterns, and enterprise knowledge management.
  • Define and propagate best practices in DevSecOps across programs —including CI/CD automation, software assurance, test harnesses, secure coding policies, and cloud orchestration approaches.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field.
  • 12+ years of experience developing or integrating mission systems software for defense, space, intelligence, or national security programs.
  • Demonstrated expertise in:
  • - Open Mission Systems (OMS), FACE, MOSA
  • - Cloud native mission applications (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government)
  • - DevSecOps toolchains (GitLab/Azure DevOps, IaC, containerization, Kubernetes)
  • - Software assurance, cyber compliance, RMF integration
  • - Real time/near real time mission systems
  • Proven leadership in designing and scaling secure, reliable, and interoperable software architectures across complex programs.
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate technical concepts clearly to customers, executives, and non-technical audiences.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
Benefits
  • 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.
  • Minimal travel requirements, less than 20%.
  • Standard working hours.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
mission systems software developmentopen mission systems (OMS)FACEcloud native applicationsAWS GovCloudAzure GovernmentDevSecOpssoftware assurancereal time mission systemscyber compliance
Soft Skills
technical leadershipmentoringinfluencing stakeholderscommunicationcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Software EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Systems EngineeringActive TS/SCI clearance