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# Software Engineer/ Developer

- **Company:** KBR Inc
- **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Databases, Computer Engineering, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Network Architecture, Satcom, Software Engineering, Test Data, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, GNSS, Visual Basic Language
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9145928/software-engineer-developer

## About the Role

* 8+ years of programming experience with C++, Python, Matlab, and Visual Basic. Experience using AFSIM is highly desired.
 * Some experience in system architecting, modeling, simulation, analysis, developing concepts, early systems engineering, and/or soliciting concepts from industry and stakeholders
 * Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing to support acquisition documentation and effectively collaborate among the engineering team and management to achieve common project goals
 * Ability to build, integrate and troubleshoot software components
 * Ability to take technical findings/data to generate analysis required to support informed decisions
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance is required, * Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Computer Engineering, Computer Sciences or other related degree
 * General knowledge of other software programming frameworks and databases and the ability to apply that knowledge to the software domain
 * Knowledge of the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) for M&S efforts
 * Some understanding of space-based assets, including satellite constellations, space-based radar, space weather, space ISR and GPS
 * 5+ years of software engineering experience
 * Experience working with constructive mission simulations
 * Experience conducting modeling and simulation (M&S) study and analysis support
 * General knowledge of real-time target environments, including processor and network architectures, communication protocols and exiting simulation framework design/use
 * Working knowledge of electronic warfare in a technical field such as aircraft, ship, missile, or space systems
 * Mission Level Analysis derived from physics-based modeling and simulation
 * Experience supporting system engineering and integration of concept development, systems design and architecture, modeling and simulation, engineering integration, test and evaluation
 * An active TS/SCI clearance is preferred.

## Description

KBR is seeking a Software Engineer/Developer to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. This position supports the Air Force Research Laboratory's Space Warfare Directorate (ARFL/RJ), the Air Force's center of excellence for space research. AFRL/RJ develops and transitions technologies that provide space-based capabilities to the nation. In this role, you will work with government and industry leaders to develop new modeling & simulation capabilities for space, driving critical analyses and investment decisions for pathfinding technologies., * Perform software design and development in C++, Python, and proprietary AFSIM script.

 * Collaborate with customers and systems engineers and subject matter experts to develop, refine and translate requirements
 * Research trends for various concept designs and translate to detailed software models
 * Provide technical engineering support to analysis projects
 * Conduct modeling and simulation (M&S) study and analysis support
 * Analyze test data on various space systems, compare to M&S results, provide summary reports
 * Support modeling and simulation for space systems (e.g., SATCOM, GPS and GNSS)
 * Lead or manage aspects of or full projects
 * Solve complex problems
 * Meet regularly with customer, provide oral and written status on tasks


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