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Job Description
KBR is seeking a Software Engineer to support MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s Strategic and Long-Range Communications Group. The role focuses on designing, developing, implementing, and testing software for large-scale communications system demonstrations, working closely with a multidisciplinary team in a collaborative hybrid/remote-capable environment.
Role Location
Lexington, MA (hybrid)
Salary
USD 156,400 - 180,000 per year
Core Responsibilities
- Define software architecture for communications system demonstrations
- Design and implement system software, primarily using C++, including protocol and state machine design in partnership with system designers to convert prototype simulations into real-time code
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and prototype communications-based software
- Support integration and testing, including test design and participation in lab and field experiments
- Assist with preparing technical documentation for software architectures and code, including technical specifications, reports, and technical presentations for internal and external audiences
Required Qualifications
- Active DoD Secret clearance
- M.S. in Software Engineering or Computer Science (or related field), with a strong background in real-time code development and code profiling; or a B. Sci with 6+ years of directly relevant experience
- 5+ years of C++/C++11 experience
- 5+ years of Java/Java Script experience
- 5+ years of Source Control experience (Git/SVN/Clearcase/etc.)
- 5+ years of object-oriented development
- 5+ years of software modeling and UML experience
- 5+ years of software deployment experience and knowledge of modern software deployment techniques
- 5+ years of software DevSecOps experience
- 5+ years of software algorithm development and performance improvement experience
- 5+ years of experience with design patterns and data structures
- 5+ years of distributed systems and inter process communication using technologies such as UDP/TCP/ActiveMQ
- 5+ years of experience with the Linux development environment and/or commercial real-time operating systems
- 5+ years of experience with hardware abstraction layers
- 5+ years of experience with software lifecycle processes
- Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, particularly for technical documentation
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
Technologies
- C++, C++11
- Java, Java Script
- Git, SVN, Clearcase
- UML (Unified Modelling Language)
- UDP, TCP, ActiveMQ
- Linux
- Commercial real-time operating systems
- DevSecOps
- Python, MATLAB
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience with digital signal processing and implementation of protocols and methods into software
- Familiarity with software-defined radio protocols, design, and implementations
- Familiarity with physical layer, MAC layer, and network layer communication protocols
- Proficiency in Python
- Demonstrated familiarity with MATLAB
- Demonstrated ability to plan and manage tasks and projects (for example, using Microsoft Project)
Work Environment
- Working hours: Standard
- Travel requirements: Willing and able to travel (up to 10%, typically CONUS)
- On-site vs. remote: On-site with the possibility of a remote arrangement
Benefits
Basic Compensation: For MA only, the salary range is approximately $156,400 - $180,000 USD annually
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