Communications Systems Software Engineer

KBR

Beavercreek, OH, US
Base: $115,000 - $150,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
On-site
Protocol emulation
Sdr integration
Test automation
KBR is seeking a mid-level Communications Systems Software Engineer in Beavercreek, OH, to develop and evaluate communications software for defense systems. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and the ability to work in contested environments, requiring software engineering expertise and experience with various protocols and systems

Job Summary

  • Develop, integrate, and evaluate communications software capabilities for contested and degraded environments.
  • Design, develop, and maintain protocol emulator software processing physical, link, and logical layers for documented and proprietary protocols.
  • Maintain engineering rigor in an R&D environment by keeping CI/CD pipelines, containers, automated tests, and build tooling healthy and usable by the team.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

KBR is seeking a mid-level Communications Systems Software Engineer in Beavercreek, OH, to develop and evaluate communications software for defense systems. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and the ability to work in contested environments, requiring software engineering expertise and experience with various protocols and systems.

Salary

Base: $115,000 - $150,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • protocol emulation
  • SDR integration
  • test automation
  • Linux-based systems
  • C/C++ or Python proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • containerization and CI/CD
  • modeling and simulation environments
  • RF test equipment integration
  • reverse engineering outputs

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science
  • 4–7 years of professional experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Work Rights

Not specified

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