Overview
Trinzic is the future independent company 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 spin-off will transition to Trinzic once the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.
Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers worldwide. The company will help tackle complex challenges and support high-priority national security and space missions.
Position Summary
KBR is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a systems engineering team in El Segundo, CA. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities for the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force (USSF) satellite communications.
You will interface with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians, and members of the USSF. The role includes leading and supporting working groups that handle technical discussions, risk and requirement gap identification, and the development and tracking of action items. You will also author meeting minutes.
The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC), supporting acquisition of state-of-the-art satellite communications systems that deliver global secure, survivable, and protected communications for warfighters.
Responsibilities
- Design, engineer, analyze, and develop software prototypes and/or applications as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Engage with stakeholders to define the problem space and vision, determining capabilities and priorities.
- Participate in the complete software development lifecycle, including user story creation, design, development, automated testing, and operational support.
- Design and develop new features to meet evolving end-user requirements.
- Work with complex algorithms to deliver optimized solutions for end users.
- Determine software maintainability and adherence to user requirements aligned to department standards.
- Drive continuous improvement through process and tooling recommendations.
- Mentor team members by sharing innovative ideas and industry best practices.
Required Experience
- Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science, or a related technical degree.
- Experience: 5+ years of software development, including architecture, object-oriented design, coding, and testing, with a strong understanding of the software development life cycle.
- Strong experience in one or more of: Python, Java, or Go.
- Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or React.
- Experience designing, developing, and deploying web applications using microservices architecture.
- Experience designing, developing, and optimizing relational database solutions using PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar technologies.
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes using GitLab/GitHub or equivalent technologies.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong passion for conducting research, tackling complex problems, and continuously learning and adopting new technologies.
- Ability to organize and handle competing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred Experience
- Active Secret clearance or higher.
- Master’s degree in engineering or computer science, or related technical degree.
- Experience with Docker, AWS and/or Azure, and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
- Experience building secure software solutions within DoD or Federal environments.
- Experience supporting mission-critical operational systems.
- Experience optimizing application performance, scalability, and resiliency.
- INCOSE certification, such as CSEP or ESEP.
Work Environment
- Location: On site
- Travel Requirements: Minimal
- Working Hours: Standard, 40 hours per week (full-time)
Compensation
Basic Compensation: For California only, the salary range for this position is approximately $126,900 to $158,600. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Other 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 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 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.
