Software Acquisitions Engineer
Kbr· Defense· Sep 16, 2026 · 1mo ago
Chantilly, Virginia
In office
Full-time
Principal
$150K–$187K
9+ years exp
Job description
Title:
Software Acquisitions 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.
KBR is seeking a Mid-Level Software Acquisitions Engineer with 9–12 years of experience in software acquisitions lifecycle to join our team! In this role, you will leverage your expertise to support physics-based modeling and simulation efforts (including tools development) for satellite system resiliency. As a key member of our on-site SETA team, you will play a vital role in contributing to mission success through ensuring resilient mission capabilities.
This position supports a System Program Office (SPO) where you will work seamlessly with other government and team members in a challenging work environment support the Customer’s acquisitions lifecycle, systems engineering & integration, while delivering mission excellence to programs of national importance.
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:
Work in a collaborative team environment studying and analyzing a wide variety of problems in the Space domain.
Identify Agile solution and program epics with acceptance criteria and ensure prime development and subcontractors align to government requirements.
Optimize pre-increment planning and iterative integration demos via Agile software development best practices.
Assess developer performance by analyzing contract deliverables for demonstrations and oversee testing for achieving pertinent objectives.
Analyze developer recommendations for software enhancements across cloud, on premises, and HPC environments.
Write Statements of Work for upcoming systems acquisitions
Advise Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) on developer performance through cost, schedule, and performance analysis and evaluation.
Identify risks and provide unique courses of action to solve complex technical problems.
Review contractor submissions for technical accuracy and provide government personnel detailed critical analysis.
Organize and execute tools demonstrations to the user community (one to two times per year)
Basic Compensation:
$150,000 - $187,000 USD annually
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Work Environment:
Location: On-site
Travel Requirements: Minimal travel
Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications:
Required:
Clearance: Must have an active/current TS/SCI with a Polygraph
Bachelor of Science STEM degree and 9 years of relative experience or a Master’s and 7 or more years of relative experience.
Possess the ability to communicate, coordinate, and engage customer independently.
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and small team environment.
Demonstrated ability to operate successfully both independently and as a team-member.
Ability to communicate with clarity and accuracy both verbally and written.
Demonstrate familiarity in the functional mission areas and key intelligence issues.
Desired:
Experience with physics-based modeling and simulation techniques and tools
Experience with AI/ML applications
Knowledge of intelligence production cycle, limitations, and when to apply engineering judgment
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.
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