Senior Communications Systems Software Engineer

KBR - Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd

Beavercreek, OH, USA
Base: $160,000 - $210,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
Protocol emulation for multiple layers
Software integration with sdr platforms
Test automation and validation
KBR is seeking a Senior Communications Systems Software Engineer to lead development, integration, and evaluation of communications software capabilities for contested and degraded environments

Job Summary

  • KBR is seeking a Senior Communications Systems Software Engineer to lead development, integration, and evaluation of communications software capabilities for contested and degraded environments.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Communications Systems Software Engineer to lead development, integration, and evaluation of communications software capabilities for contested and degraded environments.

Salary

Base: $160,000 - $210,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Protocol emulation for multiple layers
  • Software integration with SDR platforms
  • Test automation and validation
  • Linux-based systems development
  • C/C++ or Python proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Advanced communications protocols
  • RF test environments
  • CI/CD and containerization
  • Modeling and simulation environments

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional software development experience
  • 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 be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

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