Principal Software Engineer

KBR · El Segundo, CA, United States

Location
El Segundo
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 29, 2026

Job Description

Title:
Principal Software Engineer


Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!


KBR is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to support the MSEIT contract at Space Systems Command (SSC). This role combines hands-on software development, technical leadership, and architecture support across multiple mission-focused software teams supporting U.S. Space Force capabilities.


Unlike engineers dedicated to a single application or team, this position operates across multiple development efforts, helping solve complex technical challenges, accelerate delivery, improve architectural consistency, and support integration across mission systems.


The successful candidate will be equally comfortable writing production code, reviewing architectural decisions, mentoring development teams, and collaborating with systems engineers, product owners, and mission stakeholders. This role serves as a technical force multiplier across the program a...

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