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Senior Sustainment Software Developer

KBR


Job Location:

Colorado Springs, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 139000 - 174000
Posted: 18 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title:

Senior Sustainment Software Developer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

KBR (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract.

KBR is seeking a highly-skilled motivated and proactive teammate to support Mission Delta 8 (MD8) 8th Sustainment Squadron (8STS) and Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center-Nuclear Command Control & Communication (NC3) Sustainment Division (AFNWC/NCL) located at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB) CO. We conduct operations and sustainment (O&S) activities for state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and NC3 systems providing global secure survivable and protected communications for our Nations warfighters.

KBR is seeking a Senior Sustainment Software Developer to lead our MILSATCOM Applications Development (MAD) team supporting Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) processes at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB) CO. We are looking for an innovative creative and highly motivated individual to develop critical software used to manage the technical baseline for multiple space systems terminals and applications in the MILSATCOM and NC3 portfolio for the Joint Force and Allied partners. This position is a growth opportunity for the best candidate who is career-focused and technically-savvy coupled with demonstrated leadership and managerial experience in the software development field. This position will be joining our high-functioning high-performing MSEIT Sustainment IPT and be an important part of directly and positively affecting warfighter readiness as they employ US Air Force (USAF) and US Space Force (USSF) systems worldwide in support of full spectrum military operations.

Why Join Us

Innovative Projects: KBRs 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.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Lead a highly skilled software development team to architect design and implement MILSATCOM and NC3 software applications to enhance and support Sustaining Engineering processes for the Joint/Allied warfighter

Interact with military and civilian management to consult and coordinate workflow processes required by DoW System Engineering specifications

Perform end user training and demonstrations for various levels of personnel to enhance the understanding and knowledge of systems engineering processes

Provide key technical support and consultation for the applications implemented for systems engineering processes

Mentor a technical team with design and direction of web-based architecture applications

Be forward-thinking with application requirements and DoW direction

Prepare and present briefings consisting of 20 or more people; ability to demonstrate software products to non-technical personnel at all levels of military civilian and contractor

Engage the customer and program teammates to answer questions and resolve blockers/issues/concerns; a visionary consultant always thinking on behalf of the customer

Lead and make decisions that affect work product; ability to manage a diverse staff to include hiring decisions

Turn requirements into technical solutions with creativity and minimal input from the government

Generate weekly monthly quarterly management reports on time.

Travel less than 10%

Work Environment:

Location: On-Site Peterson Space Force Base Product Support Facility (PSF) Bldg. 2025. 1050 E. Stewart Ave. Colorado Springs CO 80914

Travel Requirements: less than 10%

Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

DoW SECRET clearance with ability to attain a TS/SCI clearance

15 years experience in IT with team lead/supervisory skills

Bachelors degree in software engineering computer science or equivalent technical discipline with diverse software development environments

Ability to manage professional relationships with DoW military and civilian clients

Quick learner with new and existing technologies with little formal training - a self-starter

Knowledge of cloud deployed web-based applications and DevOps server

Understanding of networks and willingness to work with Sys Admins on web network configurations.

Excellent technical skills in programming/scripting SQL database design and maintenance web design web architecture HTML CSS JavaScript JSON and WEB server IIS configuration

Object oriented programming in C# Core 8.0 or greater Blazor Server development and experience with Common Access Card (CAC) certificate authorization methodology

Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word Excel PowerPoint)

Excellent written verbal communications and presentation skills

Experience to design Jira issue screens and workflows and Confluence repositories

Preferred:

Knowledge of DoW operations and workflow processes

Knowledge of DoW MILSATCOM and NC3 space systems terminals and software applications

Knowledge of Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) processes and systems; ability to integrate databases/workflows with Jira/Confluence and SysML tools/applications

This position is 100% onsite with the government customer given mission and contract requirements and as such is not eligible for full remote or hybrid work options.

Basic Compensation:$139000-$174000 in Colorado Springs CO

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Ready to Make a DifferenceIf youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team.

KBR 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.

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.


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