Senior Communications Systems Software Engineer

KBR, Inc.

Beavercreek, US
Base: $160,000 - $210,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
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Protocol emulation
Sdr integration
Test automation
** KBR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Communications Systems Software Engineer to lead the development and integration of communication software for defense systems. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and the ability to navigate complex technical environments, primarily focusing on software 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.
  • Key responsibilities include designing and developing protocol emulator software, leading integration with SDR platforms, architecting user interfaces, and implementing test harnesses.
  • The role requires strong software engineering judgment, the ability to reason deeply about protocol behavior, and ownership of end-to-end technical execution for agile project teams.

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** KBR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Communications Systems Software Engineer to lead the development and integration of communication software for defense systems. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and the ability to navigate complex technical environments, primarily focusing on software for contested and degraded environments. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • advanced communications protocols
  • RF test environments
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • containerized environments
  • modeling and simulation environments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
  • 8+ years of professional software development experience
  • 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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