Junior Software Engineer

Role Overview

Trinzic is being created through the planned spin-off of KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Candidates who join the Mission Technology Solutions business before the separation will transition to Trinzic once the change is complete and will not need to reapply.

Trinzic is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to support the development, integration, and evaluation of software solutions for RF systems across different operational and signal environments. The role contributes to control, modeling, simulation, and testing efforts for operationally relevant systems across research and applied DoD programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, test, and document software for systems, simulations, and performance analysis environments
• Implement algorithms and models under guidance, including measurement modeling, error characterization, and estimator behavior under non-ideal conditions
• Implement and integrate algorithms within software frameworks
• Integrate software with hardware-in-the-loop (HITL), software-in-the-loop (SITL), and digital twin environments
• Develop interfaces between software components and external systems
• Support test planning, execution, and analysis for PNT-focused experiments, demonstrations, and evaluations
• Collaborate with systems engineers to align system requirements with software designs and implementations
• Document software implementations, interfaces, and test results to support technical reviews and deliverables

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
• 0–2 years of professional experience developing software for technical systems (internships, co-ops, or academic projects are acceptable)
• Programming experience in C#/C++ or Python
• Experience developing software on Linux and Windows based systems
• Familiarity with PNT concepts, including Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSSs), inertial navigation, timing, and sensor fusion
• Experience integrating software with complex systems, simulations, or external hardware components
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance
• Participation in team technical interchange meetings to describe technical activities, progress, issues, improvements, and more

Desired Qualifications

• Academic or project experience with GPS/GNSS signal processing, navigation algorithms, or timing systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with modeling, simulation, or digital twin environments
• Familiarity with real-time or embedded systems
• Experience with HITL/SITL test architectures or laboratory integration
• Experience supporting DoD programs, laboratory R&D, or operational prototyping efforts

Location

Beavercreek, OH

Compensation

Basic Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 (For Beavercreek, OH Only). The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation: 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 include sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits

KBR offers competitive lifestyle benefits, which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and a flexible work schedule. Career advancement is supported through professional training and development.

Equal Opportunity

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.