Entry Level Software Engineer (Communication & Tracking System)

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KBR has an excellent opportunity to serve as a software developer on the Simulation Engineering team at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Johnson Space Center (JSC). The position supports the development and maintenance of the Training Systems (TS) applications supporting the Communication and Tracking System (C&T) within the facility. The C&T Software currently supports the ISS Gateway Human Landing System Artemis and other future space vehicles components and next generation spacesuits.

Responsibilities:
Candidate must have good problem-solving experience using computer programming and experience in C software development.
Candidate must be able to perform simple and complex software builds and integrate software with other developers.
Must possess good oral and written communication skills and ability to work effectively and coordinate actions with both internal and external customers.

Work & Experience Requirements:
B.S. in computer science engineering or related degree.

Software development experience using C with UNIX or Linux skills are required. Primary responsibility will be software development and maintenance of the real-time simulation software associated with the S-Band & Ku Band video telemetry commutation and de-Commutation loss of signal/acquisition of signal modeling and propagation effects for the Communication and Tracking (C&T) system in the TS facility. The applicant will be responsible for supporting real-time simulation and firmware emulation for data processing and tracking. Candidate must have programming experience and knowledge in developing software applications. Applicants will also work with the users to determine requirements system limitations impacts and flight-training readiness associated with the software systems. Knowledge and experience in Python Qt Trick and Agile software development methods are a plus. Applicants must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written. Strong initiative teamwork and problem-solving skills are required.

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to an ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

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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.

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Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.