Title: Technical Professional Leader – Software Engineering Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely by supporting the science that informs decision makers and protects Earth. About KBR & TOWR-S KBR supports NOAA’s Total Operational Weather Readiness–Satellites (TOWR-S) mission, ensuring the GOES-R Series and future GeoXO satellite systems deliver mission-critical environmental intelligence to forecasters, scientists, and decision-makers. Our team builds, integrates, and sustains next-generation ground systems, cloud platforms, and high-performance computing for satellite data processing. Core Responsibilities + Lead design and deployment of cloud-native architectures (AWS EC2, S3, DynamoDB, containerized environments) for satellite ground systems. + Architect secure VPCs and DevOps pipelines to support continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) of mission applications. + Drive cloud migration of ground-system functions (e.g., L0 storage, AWIPS, ML/AI prototypes) to scalable AWS infrastructure. + Lead integration/testing of high-performance computing (HPC) and ML/AI environments for large-scale satellite data processing. + Collaborate with NOAA stakeholders, program managers, and product users to address system discrepancies, enhancements, and performance metrics. + Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight for integration, anomaly resolution, and deployment activities. + Develop technical documentation, training materials, and operational guides for NOAA/NWS personnel. Required Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. + 15+ years in systems/software engineering, integration, or operational deployment for large distributed enterprise systems. + Extensive experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, SNS/SQS, DynamoDB, Docker, SES). + Strong DevOps, Linux, and enterprise systems integration background. + Hands-on expertise with HPC, ML/AI frameworks (CUDA, TensorFlow), and mission-critical applications. + Proven track record of leading teams, delivering on schedule, and resolving complex anomalies in real-time operations. + Direct experience with GOES-R/GeoXO ground systems and demonstrated familiarity with AWIPS deployment and data operations workflows (pre-requisite). Preferred Qualifications + Prior NOAA/NASA mission experience beyond GOES-R/GeoXO. + Experience with enterprise messaging (Solace, Oracle Coherence, IBM/open-source brokers). + Demonstrated innovation (awards, patents, or cost-saving implementations). + Strong written/oral communication skills with government and technical stakeholders. Basic Compensation: $149,400 - $224,100 The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidate's working location, knowledge, skills, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. 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.​ Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits (https://careers.kbr.com/us/en/kbr-benefits?) #LI-EM2 Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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.