Title:

Senior Software Engineer/AFSIM Modeler

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KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

KBR is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with AFSIM C++ development experience who possesses innate curiosity, creativity, and an adaptive, problem-solving mindset to join our team supporting an exciting and dynamic effort for the Defense Advance Reasearch Projects Agency (DARPA) on location in Reston, VA.  The person will directly support a Behavior Modeling and Development team responsible for implementing the farmwork, plugin, libraries, and applications program interfaces (APIS) for behavior module of a novel DARPA-sponsored compute environment and suite of tools issued to conduct a mission-Level modeling simulation and analysis of (MS&A) of complex, adaptive kill webs. 

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects: KBR’s 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:

Design and develop novel extensions to the AFSIM environment.Develop C++ feature enhancements in an existing AFSIM environment.Develop platform, weapon, system, and behavior models and components.Develop and execute behavior and model testing, to include development of test plans and scenarios.Prepare formal documentation of these models and behaviors, as well as of the processes to develop them.Provide technical direction to junior developer-modelers to execute tasks on schedule and to exercise quality control over model deliverables.Experience developing ore AFSIM C++ source code or plug in extensions.

Work Environment:

Location: On-siteTravel Requirements: MinimalWorking Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

An active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Comparted Information (SCI) eligibility is required; additionally must be Special Access Program (SAP) eligibleHigh Level of proficiency in AFSIM development/modeling/scripting, to include both implicit and explicit modeling techniquesProficient in data analyses tools such as Python, JupyterLab R, MATLAB, etc.Strong technical project management skillsAbility to think creatively and function as part of a high preforming teamAbility to coordinate with government and external contractor stakeholders to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify objectivesAbility to lead and mentor a technical teamExcellent communication skills BA in Computer Science, Operations Research, Applied Mathemetics, Probability or related field with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experienceExperience implementing AFSIM models and scenarios to information executive decision making

Preferred Qualifications:

Understands software/systems engineering principles and can identify data exchange requirements between software modules and or subsystemsFamiliarity with one of more mission level modeling and simulation environments such as NGTS, ITASE, etc. In addition to AFSIM proficiencyKnowledge and experience in Joint warfighting capabilities, advance weapons, and current and future operational concepts as we as modeling and simulation of the sameExperience supporting complex studiesExperience with C++ and development of AFSIM APISExperience working within a Linux environmentMaster's degree in computer science, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Probability or related field with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience

Basic Compensation: $155,000 to $185,000

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

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.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

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.