Jr Software Engineer

KBR, Inc.•Beavercreek, OH

2d•Remote

About The Position

Join KBR's National Security Solutions team as a Junior Software Engineer, where you will apply digital engineering principles through software solutions to enhance engineer effectiveness and efficiency. This role involves designing and implementing full-stack software applications, developing scalable services and integrations, and supporting modern digital workflows across multiple programs. You will collaborate with senior engineers, systems engineers, and stakeholders to translate technical requirements into reliable, maintainable software solutions for both engineering and operational needs. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing real-world applications, a strong foundation in software architecture and data-driven systems, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This is a great opportunity to contribute to impactful engineering efforts for government and aerospace customers while advancing your technical and professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
Active security clearance (e.g., Secret or Top Secret/SCI) or ability to obtain one
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering software applications using modern programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript / TypeScript
Experience building full-stack applications, including frontend development using frameworks such as React and backend services or APIs
Familiarity with distributed systems, data-driven applications, and modern software architecture concepts
Experience using version control systems (e.g., Git) and working within structured development environments
Ability to contribute independently while working effectively within an Agile development team
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate requirements into working software solutions

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and delivering full-stack applications in production or operational environments
Experience designing or working with distributed systems, real-time applications, or data-driven solutions
Experience developing plugins, scripts, or integrations for engineering, modeling, or collaboration tools
Familiarity with modern software architecture practices, including layered design and API-driven development
Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments using tools such as Jira, GitLab, or similar platforms
Experience developing data pipelines, analytics tools, or visualization solutions to support operational or engineering decision-making
Prior experience supporting mission-critical or government systems within structured environments

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and tools in support of digital engineering and operational workflows
Build and support full-stack software solutions, including backend services, APIs, data pipelines, and frontend user interfaces
Develop and extend plugins, scripts, and integrations for engineering and modeling environments
Contribute to system architecture and design improvements to enhance scalability, reliability, and maintainability
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and stakeholders to translate requirements into production-ready software solutions with measurable impact
Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and backlog refinement, while managing tasks and deliverables effectively
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code and contribute to testing strategies that improve system quality and robustness
Support troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization of applications, including distributed and real-time systems
Communicate technical concepts effectively with both technical and non-technical team members and contribute to technical documentation