Software Support Activity Lead

KBR, Inc.•Saint Inigoes Shores, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR’s Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, KBR prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success. The Software Support Activity Lead provides technical leadership for all software efforts supporting a Counter‑Uncrewed Systems (CUxS) program operating in a government‑led, industry‑integrated environment. This role leads software activities across the full lifecycle—from requirements analysis and design through development, testing, deployment, and sustainment—while ensuring alignment with customer objectives and program standards. The position partners closely with engineering teams, system integrators, and government stakeholders to deliver reliable, maintainable software solutions for scientific and engineering applications. This role also provides hands‑on technical direction and oversight for assigned software personnel supporting mission‑critical systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in software design, development, integration, and testing for scientific or engineering applications
Experience leading software activities across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, test, and deployment
Experience producing and maintaining software technical documentation and configuration‑managed baselines

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting government or defense‑related engineering programs operating under structured Statements of Work and technical standards
Experience integrating software with hardware systems, sensors, or complex engineering platforms
Prior technical leadership experience directing software engineers across multiple concurrent efforts

Responsibilities

Lead all software activities within the program, ensuring successful execution from design through deployment and sustainment in accordance with contract and program requirements
Translate customer and system requirements into software architectures, designs, and implementation approaches that support CUxS operational needs
Direct and review software development, integration, test, and deployment activities to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance with established standards
Provide technical leadership and oversight of software team work products, including code, documentation, and test artifacts
Evaluate software maintainability, configuration management, and adherence to user and department standards throughout the software lifecycle
Lead the resolution of software discrepancies by analyzing defects against documented requirements and implementing corrective actions
Generate and maintain software baseline documentation, including design artifacts, test documentation, and configuration records
Assess vendor‑provided software solutions and provide technical recommendations to support program decision‑making
Collaborate with systems and hardware engineering teams to ensure effective integration of software with scientific and engineering systems
Plan and organize software projects, manage resources, and lead multiple efforts through defined development and test phases