Software Engineer

KBR

Dayton, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Algorithms, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Design, Best Practices, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Database Analysis, Database Design, Database Optimization, Database Programming, Express.js, File Management, File Systems, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Integration Testing, Internet Security, JSON, JavaScript, Linux Operating System, Logistics, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Node.js, Object Relational Mapping (ORM), On Site Support, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning/Optimization, PostgreSQL, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Qt GUI (Graphical User Interface) Toolkit, Query Optimization, REST (Representational State Transfer), Relational Databases (RDBMS), Requirements Management, SQL Databases, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Validation, Statistics, System Integration (SI), System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Top Secret Clearance, Unix Operating Systems, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Dayton, OH
POSTED
Today
Software Engineer

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 impacton 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.

We are seeking highly motivated Software Engineers to join our team in Beavercreek, Ohio.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaboration: Collaborate with the team lead to define software and/or database requirements.
  • Technical Specifications: Develop technical specifications for new and existing systems.
  • Relational Databases: Design, develop, and optimize relational databases, with a focus on PostgreSQL.
  • Object Relational Mapping: Implement, optimize, and maintain Sequelize ORM for database interactions in JavaScript applications.
  • API Architectural Design: Build RESTful APIs and backend services using JavaScript (Node.js, Express) and Python.
  • Graphical User Interface Creation: Develop and maintain Python-based UIs for data visualization and system interaction.
  • File System Management: Integrate and manage file system data within a database for statistical analysis.
  • On-site Meeting Support: Support on-site meetings and deliveries to customers.
  • Database Performance Optimizations: Stay up-to-date with industry best practices in database performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization.
  • Data Modeling & Management: Contribute to data modeling and management best practices within the product lifecycle.
  • Software Validation: Conduct unit, system, and integration testing for software validation.

Work Environment:

  • Location: Customer site
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
  • Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a clearance
  • Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Software Development Experience: 5+ years of software development experience with C/C++, Python, JavaScript (Node.js, Express, Sequelize).
  • Database Optimization Expertise: Strong expertise in PostgreSQL and relational database performance optimization.
  • SQL Database Development: Experience designing, maintaining, and querying SQL databases.
  • Systems Communications: Experience developing RESTful APIs with JSON-based communication.
  • Operating System Proficiency: Unix/Linux software development.
  • File System Data Integration Experience: Experience working with file system data integration for statistical analysis.
  • Communication Skills: Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Flexible Workstyle: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet customer and company goals.
  • Desired:
  • Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance and a polygraph
  • Algorithm Experience: Experience with mathematical algorithm development and performance optimization.
  • Python Framework Expertise: Expertise in Python UI frameworks like Qt/QWT.
  • Sequelize ORM Experience: Experience working with Sequelize ORM in large-scale applications.
  • Task Automation Proficiency: Proficiency in Unix shell scripting.
  • Machine Learning Knowledge: Knowledge of machine learning or statistical computing frameworks.

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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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