Software Engineer/ Developer

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

• 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, * 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
• An active TS/SCI clearance is preferred.

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world’s highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment., 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let’s shape the future together.

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