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# Senior Software Engineer at KBR

Compensation · Listed in posting

$126,900 – $158,600/yr

**Location**
: El Segundo, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: Sep 18, 2026

## Description

KBR is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and support software for space communication systems supporting the United States Space Force. The role involves systems engineering and integration activities, working with stakeholders, developing features and algorithms, maintaining software quality, improving processes and tooling, and mentoring team members. The position is on-site in El Segundo, California, requires a Secret clearance, a bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science, and 5+ years of software development experience, with Python, Java, or Go and web application experience preferred. Basic compensation is $126,900 to $158,600.

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