Junior Frontend Software Engineer

KBR•Beavercreek Township, OH

12h

About The Position

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. This position involves work that has a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting national security. KBR is seeking a Junior Frontend Software Engineer to support the development of web-based user interfaces for cyber and electronic warfare tools, decision support systems, and laboratory test environments. This role focuses on building performant, maintainable, and testable frontend applications that interface with complex backend systems and real-time data sources. This position is intended for early-career engineers with a solid foundation in modern frontend development who are motivated to learn, take feedback, and grow into more advanced software engineering responsibilities. The engineer will work under guidance from senior engineers while contributing to production-grade applications used across research and applied DoD programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
0–5 years of software development experience
Experience with modern frontend technologies
Experience with at least one frontend framework (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue)
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Understanding of basic web concepts including HTTP, REST APIs, and client-server architecture
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience developing responsive or data-driven web applications
Familiarity with frontend testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress, Playwright)
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated build/test workflows
Experience with containerized development environments (e.g., Docker)
Exposure to data visualization libraries (e.g., D3, Chart.js, or similar)
Familiarity with secure development practices for web applications
Basic Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 (For Ohio Only)

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain frontend applications using modern web technologies
Implement user interface components, application state management, and data visualization features
Integrate frontend applications with backend services, APIs, and real-time data streams
Develop and maintain reusable UI components and styling systems for consistency across applications
Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to validate frontend behavior and prevent regressions
Support CI/CD pipelines, automated build systems, and deployment workflows for web applications
Debug and resolve frontend performance issues, rendering problems, and cross-browser compatibility concerns
Work with senior engineers to translate requirements into functional UI designs and implementation plans
Document application behavior, architecture decisions, and development workflows