Computer Scientist

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Program Summary

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of Defense, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

As a Computer Scientist, you will play a critical role performing research, developing models and simulations, optimizing software efficiency, and analyzing results. You will work as part of a collaborative team of engineers and software developers to develop models and simulations of defense systems. Applicants will also be tasked with developing a simulation framework to ensure operability between various simulations including developing, testing, and maintaining interfaces and APIs. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and enjoys researching and developing new skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop software in conjunction with engineering team to simulate defensive systems.

• Use configuration management tools such as GIT, Gitlab, or DevOps as part of the software development process.

• Use Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD), DEVSECOPs, and Agile processes to meet development goals.

• Develop containers for software deployments.

• Assist in simulation framework activities including development of APIs.

• Perform software testing.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from accredited university or equivalent training from accredited program.

•  0-5 years of experience.

• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Programming experience in Python and C/C++ is highly preferred.

• Experience with GIT, Gitlab, or DevOps (or similar) required.

• Linux and Windows software development environments experience.

• Experience with missile defense systems is highly desirable.

• Experience in physics-based models and simulations preferred.

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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.