- Location
- USA, Beavercreek Township, 3725 Pentagon Boulevard, Suite 210, Ohio, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Entry
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Workday
Description
Title:
Junior Software DeveloperBelong. 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.
Junior Software Developer
Position Summary
We are seeking a Junior Software Developer to support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications and embedded technology solutions. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience through internships or academic projects developing software applications, working with embedded systems, databases, and data analytics tools. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative software solutions while growing technical expertise in modern development environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using object-oriented programming principles.
- Develop and support embedded software solutions for sensor-based and data acquisition systems.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in C++, Python, Java, and C#.
- Assist in the integration of hardware components with software applications and analytics platforms.
- Create and execute software testing plans, troubleshoot issues, and debug applications.
- Design, develop, and maintain relational databases using MySQL and PostgreSQL.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to gather requirements and implement technical solutions.
- Develop data processing, visualization, and reporting tools to support engineering and business needs.
- Support the implementation of machine learning and data analytics solutions for engineering applications.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, system specifications, and user guides.
- Participate in code reviews and follow software development best practices and coding standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
- Internship, academic project, or 0-2 years of experience in software development.
- Experience with object-oriented programming and software design principles.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages including C++, Python, Java, or C#.
- Experience working with relational databases and SQL.
- Understanding of software testing, debugging, data structures, and algorithms.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing software for embedded systems and microcontrollers.
- Familiarity with Arduino development environments and embedded sensing technologies.
- Exposure to signal processing, data acquisition systems, and analytics platforms.
- Knowledge of machine learning concepts and data visualization techniques.
- Experience working with Microsoft Azure and cloud-based technologies.
- Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
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.