Title:

Supervisory Software Engineer/AFSIM Modeler

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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.

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:

KBR is seeking a Supervisory Software Engineer/AFSIM Modeler to lead a team of software engineers and modelers responsible for implementing the framework, plugins, libraries, and application program interfaces (APIs) for the behavior module of an advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) capability being developed for the Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency (DARPA). The ideal candidate will:

Be able to think creatively and offer grounded, out-of-the-box solutions when appropriate.Be comfortable working in a dynamic environment and with making development and design decisions under uncertainty.Work directly with military subject matter experts to transform doctrinal tactics, behaviors, and other qualitative information into discrete modeling & simulation objects.Develop, direct, and manage execution of a development roadmap.Develop, direct, and manage a test-driven software development process to create platform, weapon, system, and/or behavior models.Prepare and/or manage creation of formal documentation of models and behaviors, as well as of the processes used to develop them.Provide technical direction to subordinate developer-modelers to execute tasks on schedule and to exercise quality control over deliverables.

Work Environment:

Location: OnsiteTravel Requirements:  Minimal 0-20%Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Operations Research, or other STEM field, plus 10 years of relevant experience, orMaster of Science in Computer Science, Operations Research, or other STEM field, plus 8 years of relevant experienceAt least 2 years of supervisory experienceHigh level of proficiency as an AFSIM ModelerModerate level of proficiency as an AFSIM DeveloperProficiency in C++, Python, or other programming languageActive Top-Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility

Desired:

Master of Science in Computer Science, Operations Research, or other STEM field, plus 12 years of relevant experienceAt least 5 years of supervisory experienceProject Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification, and/orISC2 Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) or equivalent certificationHigh level of proficiency as an AFSIM DeveloperFamiliarity with other mission-level combat simulation tools such as NGTS, BRAWLER, etc.

Make a Difference?

If you’re 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. Let's 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 team’s 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.