Kbr
Junior Software Engineer
Colorado Springs, Colorado · Junior · Internship
No sponsorship$77k-$115kDetected 5 days ago
PythonJavaObject-Oriented ProgrammingCode ReviewDevOpsCybersecurityControlsResearchCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- 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 highly motivated Junior Software Engineer to join us in supporting our great nation, supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) development team in Colorado Springs, CO.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of software for high-velocity data stream processing systems
- Support implementation of software features and enhancements under guidance from senior engineers
- Develop and maintain code using established engineering standards and best practices
- Assist with analysis of customer requirements and contribute to software design efforts
- Participate in code reviews and technical discussions to build engineering knowledge
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support delivery objectives
- Your work here won't just be limited to software development-it will directly support the Air Force in expanding current national capabilities.
- As the Air Force's leader for National-to-Tactical capability development, AFRL collaborates with leading experts across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, National Laboratories, industry, inter-agency, academia, and partner nations.
- We Deliver - Together.
Requirements
- Knowledge of software development principles and object-oriented programming concepts
- Experience through academic, internship, research, or personal projects using Java, Python, or another object-oriented language
- Familiarity with version control systems and collaborative development environments
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and solve technical problems
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret / SCI security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
- 0-2 years of relevant experience
- Familiarity with XML, JSON, Protocol Buffers, or similar data formats
- Exposure to data processing systems, networking, or distributed computing concepts
- Internship, research, or academic project experience developing software applications
- Exposure to Agile development methodologies
- Security+ certification
- Strong curiosity, attention to detail, and desire to continuously learn new technologies
Skills
- The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force.
Compensation
- $76,500 - $114,800 (For the Colorado Springs Area Only)
- KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation.
- Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Company info
- Junior Software Engineer
- 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.
- Why Join Us?
Equal opportunity
- KBR is an equal opportunity employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Government Top Secret / SCI security clearance (U
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