Simulation Software Analyst / 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. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. KBR is seeking a Software Engineer to support the horizontal integration of multiple USAF open architecture programs and autonomy projects. You will help drive the development, simulation, maturation, and coordination of USAF open architecture capabilities; ensuring alignment across systems and enhancing mission effectiveness.
Requirements
- Minimum Associate’s degree in systems engineering, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, or related STEM degree program
- 1 to 3 years’ experience in Systems Engineering
- An active Secret clearance is required
Nice To Haves
- Top-Secret clearance
- Familiarity with modern software development tools, languages, and methodologies
- Knowledge of DoD open architectures such as OMS (Open Mission Systems)
- Experience with software architecture and development
- Experience with data modeling, test driven development, and mission planning
- Experience with collaborative software development in either open source or professional team environments.
Responsibilities
- Validate simulation inputs, outputs, and system configurations.
- Troubleshoot simulation execution issues and coordinate corrective actions.
- Monitor simulation performance and ensure test objectives are achieved.
- Configure, execute, and monitor simulations in laboratory and virtual test environments.
- Support developmental and operational test events through modeling and simulation activities.
- Develop and maintain simulation scenarios based on operational requirements and test objectives.
- Analyze simulation results and identify performance trends, anomalies, and risks.
- Generate reports, summaries, and visualizations to support engineering and program decisions.
- Present simulation findings to technical teams and program leadership.
- Maintain test records and configuration documentation.
- Assist in development and maintenance of digital engineering artifacts.
- Support creation and refinement of system models and digital representations.
- Participate in Digital Thread and Digital Twin initiatives.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of simulation and testing processes.
- Partner with systems engineers and test personnel to define simulation objectives.
- Coordinate with software and cybersecurity teams to maintain simulation environments.
- Support Government and DoD customer demonstrations, reviews, and test events.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Disability coverage
- Paid time off and flexible work schedules
- Professional development, training, and career advancement support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
