Software Engineer

Title: Software Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR provides innovative and cost-effective services and solutions to national security and industry customers. We are leading the way for national security and commercial space integration, developing innovative solutions to tomorrow's challenges today. This position supports the Strategic and Long-Range Communications Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. We are seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to the design, development, implementation, and testing of software for a series of large-scale communications system demonstrations.  Work will be performed in a disciplined collaborative environment, employing modern programming practices.  Hybrid and remote positions are possible for this position.  These services shall be provided in support of several Laboratory and Government test sites. Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: Enable critically important communications over vast distances by being the team member to innovate and overcome technical challenges as we spearhead new solutions through advanced prototyping. Collaborative Environment: Come join a team of enthusiastic engineers engaged in creating the next generation of cutting-edge laser communication systems technology. Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense and/or defense.

Software architecture definition System software design and implementation (primarily in C++). This will include protocol and state machine design alongside system designers to translate prototype simulations into real-time code Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to design and prototype communications-based software Integration, test design, and support from lab and field experiments Aid in preparing technical documentation for software architectures and code, including technical specifications, reports, and technical presentations for multiple internal and external audiences Work Environment: Location:  On-site with the possibility of a remote arrangement Travel Requirements:  Willing and able to travel (up to 10%, typically CONUS) Working Hours:  Standard Required Qualifications: Active DoD Secret clearance M.S. in Software Engineering, Computer Science (or related field) with a strong background in real-time code development and code profiling. In lieu of an M.S. a B. Sci with 6+ years of directly relevant experience is acceptable At least 5 years of C++/C++11 experience At least 5 years of Java/Java Script experience At least 5 years of Source Control (Git/SVN/Clearcase/etc.) experience At least 5 years of object-oriented development At least 5 years of software modelling and the Unified Modelling Language (UML) experience A minimum of 5 years of experience in software deployment and a knowledge of modern software deployment techniques A minimum of 5 years of experience in software DevSecOps A minimum of 5 years of experience with software algorithm development and performance improvements • A minimum of 5 years of experience with design patterns and data structures A minimum of 5 years of experience with distributed systems and inter process communication (UDP/TCP/ActiveMQ/etc.) A minimum of 5 years of experience with the Linux development environment and/or commercial real-time operating systems A minimum of 5 years of experience with hardware abstraction layers A minimum of 5 years of experience with software lifecycle processes Highly effective written and verbal communication skills especially applied to writing technical documents Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams Desired Qualifications: A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience with digital signal processing and implementation of protocols and methods into software Familiarity with software-defined radio protocols, design, and implementations Familiarity with