Junior Software Engineer
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, with work impacting national security. The Digital Research, Engineering, Acquisition, and Materiel Management Team (DREAMM Team) offers comprehensive Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering, Modeling & Simulation, Data Analysis, DevSecOps, technical solution development, and training capabilities to DoD customers. The DREAMM Team is committed to excellence in the customer’s Digital Transformation journey, including strategy and implementation plan development, technical execution, and training and development courses, ensuring smooth design, implementation, test, and deployment of technical solutions, streamlined processes, and digital methods. As a Junior Software Engineer, you will apply digital engineering principles through software solutions to enhance engineering effectiveness and efficiency. This role involves designing and implementing full-stack software applications, developing scripts and plugins for engineering and modeling tools, and supporting modern digital workflows across various programs. You will collaborate closely with senior engineers, systems engineers, and stakeholders to translate technical requirements into reliable, maintainable software solutions. This position is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to grow professionally while contributing to impactful engineering solutions for government and aerospace customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
- Experience developing software using modern programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript / TypeScript
- Experience with frontend development frameworks such as React
- Familiarity with backend development concepts, APIs, and distributed or networked systems
- Experience using modern version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and tools in support of digital engineering initiatives
- Contribute to full-stack software development efforts, including backend services, APIs, and frontend user interfaces
- Develop and extend plugins, scripts, and integrations for engineering and modeling environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and stakeholders to translate requirements into production-ready software solutions
- Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and backlog refinement
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in accordance with established best practices
- Assist with troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization of existing applications
- Communicate technical concepts effectively with both technical and non-technical team members
Benefits
- Opportunities to grow and reach their full potential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
