Software Engineer III

Software Engineer III

At KBR, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. United by a shared mission, we strive to improve the world responsibly and safely by supporting the science that informs decision-makers and protects our planet.

KBR has an immediate need for a Software Engineer at its Chantilly, VA location. This opportunity is expected to run approximately six months, pending recompete.

KBR is the primary contractor to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the Requirements, Capabilities, and Analysis for Earth Observation (RCA-EO) contract. This role supports the USGS Headquarters in Reston, Virginia, a hub of scientific innovation and collaboration. The HQ hosts a multidisciplinary team that works in partnership with NASA to support the Landsat program—a globally recognized initiative in Earth observation. The team applies advanced remote sensing science and technology to conduct research, acquire and manage satellite data, and preserve archives. Their work underpins the world’s longest continuously acquired collection of moderate-resolution land remote sensing data, spanning over four decades and serving users and scientific organizations worldwide.

Core Responsibilities

The Software Engineer is responsible for all aspects of designing, developing, and maintaining of RCA-EO SW products throughout the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities include:

• Communicate and coordinate activities and technical status with Project team members, as appropriate
• Ensure all software activities are conducted in accordance with the Software Development Life Cycle
• Analyze system and user requirements to define and develop SW requirements
• Identify SW design and development tasks and provide an estimate for the work
• Perform and document preliminary and detailed design of components making up a software product
• Perform code development for assigned tasks
• Develop and conduct unit testing
• Document the testing effort through generation of test plans, procedures, and reports
• Respond to and resolve software discrepancies against documented requirements
• Ensure proper process is followed and documentation is properly maintained
• Participating in peer reviews

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Experience

5-8+ years in a Software Engineering environment. Experience with data ingest, data processing, and front-end visualization.

Required Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Knowledge of software engineering methodology
• Python experience
• Relational database experience
• Experience with change management tools such as Git
• GUI Development

Candidates must have strong technical abilities, excellent communication skills, and teamwork emphasis. Candidates must also be able to integrate into a highly skilled Information Technology Team.

Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements.

KBR partners with several other companies to fulfill its requirements as a government contractor. The selected subcontracting companies align their benefits as closely as possible to those above.

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.