Senior Communications Systems Software Engineer

KBR

Beavercreek, Ohio, United States
Base: $160,000 - $210,000 (beavercreek, oh); bonus...
8+ years professional software experience
C/c++ or python proficiency
Linux-based system development
This role supports protocol emulation, SDR integration, test automation, and operationally relevant systems across research and applied DoD programs

Job Summary

  • This role supports protocol emulation, SDR integration, test automation, and operationally relevant systems across research and applied DoD programs.
  • The engineer will work closely with systems engineers, reverse engineering teams, and user communities to deliver robust, deployable capabilities that can transition beyond early R&D.
  • KBR offers a collaborative environment at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity solutions.

Matching Summary

This role supports protocol emulation, SDR integration, test automation, and operationally relevant systems across research and applied DoD programs.

Salary

Base: $160,000 - $210,000 (Beavercreek, OH); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years professional software experience
  • C/C++ or Python proficiency
  • Linux-based system development
  • Protocol behavior analysis across layers
  • SDR platform integration experience
  • Clean and maintainable code practices

Nice-to-have

  • Advanced communications protocol knowledge
  • RF test environment experience
  • CI/CD pipeline design expertise
  • Modeling and simulation familiarity
  • Technical documentation communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship for DoD clearance

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