Title:
Technical Professional/Leader - Software Engineering
KBR is seeking an experienced Software Engineer in our Ann Arbor, MI office to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in areas involving signal and image processing and related software architectures and designs for remote sensing applications.
KBR is a leading provider of high-end engineering, intelligence, and advanced technology solutions that protect and enhance the security of our nation and the world. KBR's Advanced ISR Special Programs team in Ann Arbor conducts sponsored Research and Development to improve our nation's capability to execute Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. We address difficult technical problems, as posed by increasingly complex operating environments, and develop solutions that enable our customers' success and safety.
The Ann Arbor region is a recognized technology and innovation center that offers an affordable, high quality of life with a broad appeal to diverse interests, bolstered by major research universities and many educational, recreational, cultural, and entertainment opportunities locally and throughout the Great Lakes State.
Responsibilities:
Serve as a Lead Developer for remote sensing software applications.
Develop remote sensing software processing architectures that are modular and extensible to future solutions.
Apply experience and knowledge in a team-oriented environment, to design and implement efficient and high-performance software products.
Ensure that software code bases are reusable and that development teams with diverse experience levels can engage and rapidly contribute to projects.
Required Qualifications:
Academic degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science, with accompanying years of relevant experience as indicated:
Bachelor's + 12 years
Master's + 7 years
Ph.D. + 5 years
Demonstrated background and relevant experience in the development of remote sensing technologies (systems, software)
Demonstrable successful performance in technical leadership role(s) in the area of software development
Experience in executing software development in the context of modern methodologies and practices (Agile, DevOps)
Participation in R&D business capture through solution development, customer engagement, and proposal content preparation
Experience working with MATLAB engineering analysis code and proficiency in formal code development in C++
Excellence in oral and written technical communication.
Must have an Active Top Secret Security Clearance
Desired Qualifications:
Record of published research (cited as author or contributor) of relevance, in peer-reviewed journals and/or technical conference proceedings.
Proficiency in Python programming language
Professional certification in areas of relevance to software development management and processes (e.g., Agile methodology)
Active SCI Access
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.
