Engineering, Government and Policy, Information Technology
Job Description
Software Architect
Title:
Software Architect
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.
KBR (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the MSEIT contract. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for KBR employment. However, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates.
KBR is seeking a Software Architect to join our team in El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO.
The Software Architect will work closely with the Principal Engineer to define the platforms overall design, reference architecture, and supporting demonstrators. This role demands broad technical depth and is well suited to someone experienced across the full stack of largescale, deployed systems who can make principled, highquality design decisions across diverse technologies.
The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Forces Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Forces acquisition of state-of-the-art satellite communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nations warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Projects:KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment:Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work:Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement highquality software while maintaining architectural integrity across the stack.
Lead architectural decisionmaking, setting technical direction and balancing key tradeoffs.
Own solutions endtoend, from design through deployment and longterm stewardship.
Work autonomously, showing initiative and strong problemsolving capability.
Collaborate closely within a small, highimpact team and contribute to shared delivery.
Operate effectively in a fastmoving environment with evolving requirements.
Shape foundational architecture and establish best practices for longterm success.
Adopt and explore emerging AIassisted development tools to enhance delivery and quality
Work Environment:
Location: On-site
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications:
Required:
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
Bachelors degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or equivalent field
5 years of applicable experience
Demonstrated experience designing and delivering largescale, productionready systems
Strong cloud andKubernetesexpertise, including ecosystem tooling and InfrastructureasCode (Terraform,Ansible, or similar)
Familiarity withGitOps,secure system design, supplychain security, and airgapped environments
Strong understanding ofDevSecOpsprinciples
Experience with messaging or eventstreaming platforms (e.g., Kafka).
Broad technical capability, able to reason across the stack and make sound architectural tradeoffs
Experience with AIassisted and agentic development tools, including safe integration practices
Effective technical communicator able to document and justify architectural decisions
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Desired:
Active Secret (or higher) clearance
Experience supporting government or Department of War (DoW) systems
Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, Protected Tactical SATCOM and COMSATCOM
Experience with maintaining software requirements alongside systems engineers, and establishing requirements traceability to capabilities
Experience integrating DevSecOps principles into software architecture
Certifications such as INCOSE CSEP/ESEP
Basic Compensation: $127,000 - $159,000 in El Segundo and $116,000-$145,000 in Colorado Springs
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Ready to Make a Difference?If youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
