Senior Software Engineer

KBR • Fairborn, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. Program Summary KBR is seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to support a major Air Force Research Laboratory Program. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in air to air refueling or other current aircraft systems in the research and development phase. Knowledge of aerial networks, software development processes and an ability to communicate are highly desired. This role requires a strategic, solutions-focused professional with exceptional leadership, acquisition, and system integration capabilities.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of recent software engineering experience with fifth-generation fighter aircraft or aircraft systems in modernization/sustainment.
• Strong background in aircraft software engineering, modernization programs, and Air Force acquisition processes.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Agile software development.
• Prior experience with weapon system security engineering and cryptographic systems highly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead technical staff and manage complex modernization efforts.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply 8+ years of recent software engineering experience supporting fifth-generation fighter aircraft or modern aircraft systems in modernization/sustainment.
• Provide extensive knowledge of modernization strategies, software engineering methodologies, and lifecycle procurement for Air Force systems, subsystems, and equipment.
• Utilize Agile/iterative software development principles to support modernization planning and execution.
• Deliver expert-level support in integration, communication, coordination, and planning across diverse functional disciplines.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and managing critical aspects of development, production, deployment, and sustainment for aircraft systems and equipment.
• Offer technical review of proposed software solutions and recommend improvements to ensure requirements, schedules, and quality standards are met.
• Oversee the work of junior engineering staff and/or manage the full scope of staff assigned to specific tasks or projects.
• Provide authoritative guidance to program leadership management, organizational improvement, and technical strategies.
• Deliver detailed studies, reports, and recommendations on developmental and improvement efforts.
• Provide niche expertise in areas such as strategic and business planning, systems alignment, productivity improvement, organizational assessments, performance metrics, and program audits.
• Apply prior knowledge in weapons systems security engineering and cryptographic systems, enabling rapid assimilation and impact.
• Support software engineering development for modernization programs including risk management, performance measurement, cycle-time reduction, and process improvement.
• Support software, hardware, aircraft modification, and training integration activities throughout modernization.
• Provide guidance on transitioning systems into post-modernization sustainment phases.
• Support the creation, review, and updating of program documentation related to software engineering requirements.
• Support OEM software assurance efforts involving program protection, cybersecurity, and airworthiness certification.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of aircraft software engineering policies and procedures to both procurement and sustainment activities.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees