Computer Science Technician Trainee

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Computer Science Technician Trainee

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.

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:

• Support software development, research, and prototyping efforts related to artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and data analytics.
• Assist with the design, development, testing, and maintenance of Python-based applications, utilities, and analytical tools.
• Develop and enhance automated techniques for evaluating, processing, and analyzing structured and unstructured data.
• Support the development of web-based dashboards and visualization capabilities used to communicate technical results and project metrics.
• Participate in the collection, analysis, and validation of engineering and technical data to support ongoing research and development activities.
• Develop and execute test cases to evaluate software functionality, performance, and accuracy.
• Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, and technical teams to define requirements and implement technical solutions.
• Document software designs, algorithms, workflows, and technical findings.
• Support Agile development activities, team collaboration, and code management using source control tools and development best practices.
• Perform additional technical duties as assigned in support of digital engineering, software development, and research initiatives.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-Site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Flexible, Part Time- 20 hours

Qualifications Required:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and remain enrolled throughout the period of employment.
• Experience developing software applications using Python or other modern programming languages.
• Knowledge of software development principles, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze technical problems and develop effective solutions.
• Experience working in collaborative team environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required customer or company access approvals.

Qualifications Desired:

• Experience developing or consuming RESTful APIs, GraphQL APIs, or other service-based architectures.
• Experience using source control systems such as Git and GitHub.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts.
• Experience working with structured and unstructured datasets.
• Exposure to systems engineering, requirements analysis, model-based systems engineering, or digital engineering concepts.
• Previous internship, research, or project experience supporting software development or technical engineering efforts.

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.

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.