Junior Communications Systems Software Engineer

KBR Inc

Beavercreek, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$110,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Communication Systems, Communications Protocols, Communications Software, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer Acquisition, DoD Clearance, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Functional Testing, Hardware-Software Integration, Integration Testing, Internet Security, Laboratory, Laboratory Testing, Linux Operating System, Logistics, Project/Program Management, Protocol Analysis, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Radio Frequency, Regression Testing, Security Clearance, Signal Processing, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Evaluation, Software Testing, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Test Automation, Test Harness, Test Lab, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, United States Department of Defense (DoD), User Interface Tools, Validation Plan, Validation Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Beavercreek, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago

Title:

Junior Communications Systems Software Engineer

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.

KBR is seeking a Junior Communications Systems Software Engineer to support development, integration, and evaluation of communications software capabilities for contested and degraded environments. This role supports protocol emulation, SDR integration, test automation, and laboratory‑based systems across research and applied DoD programs.

This position is intended for early‑career engineers with a strong software foundation who are developing the ability to understand and reason about protocol behavior across physical, link, and logical layers. The engineer will work under guidance from senior engineers while contributing to real, deployable tools and test activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain software supporting communications systems, protocol emulation, and analysis environments
  • Implement communications software components under guidance, including protocol handling, data paths, and control logic
  • Support integration of communications software with SDR platforms and laboratory test environments
  • Develop and maintain user interfaces or tooling to configure systems, execute tests, and visualize results
  • Assist with development of test harnesses for protocol validation, regression testing, and behavior characterization
  • Support CI/CD pipelines, containerized environments, and automated test workflows used by the team
  • Read and implement technical documentation and specifications with increasing independence over time
  • Document software functionality, test procedures, and observed behaviors to support technical reviews and user adoption

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science
  • 0-3 years of software development experience
  • Programming experience in C/C++ or Python
  • Experience developing software on Linux‑based systems
  • Demonstrated ability to write clean, readable, and maintainable code
  • Ability to learn and reason about protocol behavior from documentation, examples, and system observations
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Desired Qualifications

  • Academic or project experience related to communications, networking, or signal processing
  • Exposure to protocol implementation, emulation, or analysis
  • Familiarity with SDRs, RF laboratories, or hardware‑software integration environments
  • Experience using version control, automated testing, or containerized development workflows

Basic Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 (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.

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.

About the Company

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KBR Inc

When you become part of the When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global technology, engineering, procurement and construction company serving the hydrocarbons and government services industries. For decades it has been the company that customers turn to for their most challenging assignments.

With operations in 40 countries, KBR has more than 25,000 people delivering services to customers in over 70 countries. Together they represent an unmatched reservoir of talent and experience in a wide range of markets.

Whatever the assignment, no matter how complex or demanding, KBR can marshal resources across every product line to respond quickly and effectively to changing markets and customer needs.

Whether it's providing the technology and consulting know-how to develop our customers' valuable assets; designing and constructing the infrastructure and facilities to develop energy resources in some of the world's more remote and challenging locations; providing support and services for men and women of their countries' armed forces; or navigating the intricacies of undertaking major projects in geopolitically or culturally sensitive environments, our clients depend on KBR because they know that We Deliver.

Join us and you'll be part of a dynamic, elite team of professionals who understand what it takes to get a job done and has the experience, knowledge and determination to succeed.”

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
https://www.kbr.com/en