Senior Communications Systems Software Engineer

KBR

Beavercreek, Ohio, United States
Base: $160,000 - $210,000 (for beavercreek, oh onl...
C/c++ or python proficiency
Linux-based system development
Protocol behavior analysis across layers
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 is seeking a Senior Communications Systems Software Engineer to lead development, integration, and evaluation of communications software capabilities for contested and degraded environments.

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 (For Beavercreek, OH Only); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • C/C++ or Python proficiency
  • Linux-based system development
  • Protocol behavior analysis across layers
  • SDR integration experience
  • End-to-end software architecture ownership

Nice-to-have

  • CI/CD pipeline design experience
  • Containerization strategy knowledge
  • Reverse engineering outputs translation
  • Scenario generation modeling
  • Collaborative R&D environment fit

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 U.S. DoD security clearance

Work Rights

Must have ability to obtain and maintain U.S. DoD security clearance

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