Software Acquisitions Engineer

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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 is seeking a Mid-Level Software Acquisitions Engineer with 912 years of experience in software acquisitions lifecycle to join our team! In this role you will leverage your expertise to support physics-based modeling and simulation efforts (including tools development) for satellite system resiliency. As a key member of our on-site SETA team you will play a vital role in contributing to mission success through ensuring resilient mission capabilities.

This position supports a System Program Office (SPO) where you will work seamlessly with other government and team members in a challenging work environment support the Customers acquisitions lifecycle systems engineering & integration while delivering mission excellence to programs of national importance.

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:

• Work in a collaborative team environment studying and analyzing a wide variety of problems in the Space domain.

• Identify Agile solution and program epics with acceptance criteria and ensure prime development and subcontractors align to government requirements.

• Optimize pre-increment planning and iterative integration demos via Agile software development best practices.

• Assess developer performance by analyzing contract deliverables for demonstrations and oversee testing for achieving pertinent objectives.

• Analyze developer recommendations for software enhancements across cloud on premises and HPC environments.

• Write Statements of Work for upcoming systems acquisitions

• Advise Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) on developer performance through cost schedule and performance analysis and evaluation.

• Identify risks and provide unique courses of action to solve complex technical problems.

• Review contractor submissions for technical accuracy and provide government personnel detailed critical analysis.

• Organize and execute tools demonstrations to the user community (one to two times per year)

Basic Compensation:

$150000 - $187000 USD annually

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

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal travel

• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Clearance: Must have an active/current TS/SCI with a Polygraph

• Bachelor of Science STEM degree and 9 years of relative experience or a Mastersand7or moreyearsofrelative experience.

• Possess the ability to communicate coordinate and engage customer independently.

• Ability to work in a fast paced dynamic and small team environment.

• Demonstrated ability to operate successfully both independently and as a team-member.

• Ability to communicate with clarity and accuracy both verbally and written.

• Demonstrate familiarity in the functional mission areas and key intelligence issues.

Desired:

• Experience with physics-based modeling and simulation techniques and tools

• Experience with AI/ML applications

• Knowledge of intelligence production cycle limitations and when to apply engineering judgment

Ready to Make a Difference

If 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 at KBR. Lets shape the future together.

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.