Mid Astro Software Engineer

Qualifications

• Required:
• Secret Clearance or above
• Experience with astrodynamics propagation methods, including special and general perturbation models
• Strong foundation in celestial/terrestrial frame transformations, measurement models, time scales, and Earth orientation
• Experience with numerical methods such as root finding algorithms and interpolation
• 3-5 years’ of experience developing web-based applications
• 3-5 years’ of experience with Kubernetes or Docker
• Experience developing web-based applications
• Experience developing backend services using Java and Spring Boot (REST APIs, microservices, or distributed systems).
• Develop and implement end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles
• Experience working in AWS and cloud technologies
• Experience working with Agile, Agile XP, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies
• Experience in software systems development using CI/CD pipelines
• Passionate about automation, system efficiency, and security
• Proficient in tools like AWS Cloud Services, Gitlab, Ansible, Maven, Gradle
• Experience with Test Driven Development
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience with Unit/Integration Testing
• Experience with statistical analysis on large datasets to capture residuals and dentify/characterize anomalies and outliers.
• Experience with scripting languages Matlab, Python, Bash
• Desired:
• Experience with astrodynamics libraries like Orekit, Astropy, STK, or equivalent
• Experience optimizing numerical, scientific, or backend algorithms for performance, accuracy, scalability, or computational efficiency.
• Familiarity with older and modern IERS conventions (i.e. FK5 and CIO based theories)
• Experience in database development like PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB
• Familiarity with event‐streaming or messaging technologies such as Apache Kafka.
• Experience working with Kubernetes-native deployment patterns (e.g., K8s manifests, Kustomize, or operator-based workflows).
• Experience with Log Management and Analytics tools
• Experience or knowledge of Service-Mesh, such as Istio
• Basic Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 (For Colorado Springs, CO Only)
• The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
• Additional Compensation:
• KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
• 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.