Demo

Software Applications Engineer

KBR, Inc.
Fulton, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025
Title

Software Applications Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s 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 country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Projects: KBR’s 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

  • Provide Automation and Orchestration services for Commercial Off-the-Shelf software products and enterprise system management to include integration services, software repair, and diagnostic testing for all system software and layered products.
  • Creating and implementing software applications, often collaborating with other engineers and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into functional software.
  • Thoroughly testing applications to identify and resolve bugs and ensure they perform as intended.
  • Ensuring the continued functionality and performance of applications through updates, bug fixes, and ongoing maintenance.
  • Providing technical support to users and clients, addressing issues and questions related to the software.
  • Collaborate closely with other engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure successful application development and deployment.
  • Improving the overall functionality of software applications by analyzing customer feedback, sales data, and other relevant information.
  • Proficiency in various programming languages and software development methodologies. i.e., PowerShell, SQL, Java, JavaScript, Perl, Python
  • Software Architecture: Understanding of software architecture principles and best practices.
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues related to software applications.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of testing methodologies and debugging techniques.
  • Ability to create and maintain technical documentation for software applications.

Work Environment

  • Location: Annapolis Junction MD [On-site]
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20% Travel
  • Working Hours: Standard 40 hour per week

Required

Qualifications :

  • Clearance: Top Secret with SCI
  • 5 to 8 years with BS/BA or 3 to 5 years with MS/MA or 0 to 2 years with PhD.
  • Experience in software engineering and integration of Commercial Off-the-Shelf software products.
  • Must have a current DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level III certification

Desired

  • ITIL Foundations certification desired

Basic Compensation

$110,000 to $120,000

This range is for the Maryland area only

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re 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 at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

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 team’s 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.

R2105202

Salary : $110,000 - $120,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Software Applications Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Software Applications Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$111,369 - $141,168
Income Estimation: 
$131,745 - $167,716
Income Estimation: 
$144,503 - $184,592
Income Estimation: 
$102,541 - $137,871
Income Estimation: 
$153,752 - $200,235
Income Estimation: 
$77,657 - $95,021
Income Estimation: 
$97,257 - $120,701
Income Estimation: 
$97,257 - $120,701
Income Estimation: 
$123,167 - $152,295
Income Estimation: 
$123,167 - $152,295
Income Estimation: 
$146,673 - $180,130
Income Estimation: 
$146,673 - $180,130
Income Estimation: 
$176,149 - $220,529
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at KBR, Inc.

KBR, Inc.
Hired Organization Address Midwest, OK Full Time
JOB DESCRIPTION Title : Lead IT Security Analyst Position Description / Job Responsibilities : KBR is seeking an experie...
KBR, Inc.
Hired Organization Address Oklahoma, OK Full Time
Title : Program Manager Program Summary KBR is looking for a motivated, energetic, and established leader with recent ex...
KBR, Inc.
Hired Organization Address Colorado, CO Full Time
Title : National Security Solutions Internship Provides technical support in engineering, science, IT or related field w...
KBR, Inc.
Hired Organization Address Chantilly, VA Full Time
Title : Senior SIGINT Chief Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides hi...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Software Applications Engineer jobs in the Fulton, MD area that may be a better fit.

Staff Software Engineer - Full-Stack

Central Business Applications Inc, Washington, DC

Software Applications Engineer

Peraton, Chantilly, VA

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!