Junior Gen AI Developer

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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 seeing a Junior Gen AI Developer to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art satellite communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

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.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical discipline (or degree in progress)
• Software development experience, including academic projects, internships, or co-op experience related to generative AI or LLM-powered applications
• Proficiency in Python for AI/ML development, data processing, and automation through coursework, projects, or internships
• Hands-on exposure to designing, developing, or prototyping applications using large language models (LLMs) through projects, labs, or internships
• Foundational understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) concepts, including embeddings, vector databases, and semantic search, demonstrated through coursework or projects
• Exposure to prompt engineering, basic LLM orchestration, or agent-style workflows through academic or personal projects
• Familiarity with LLM frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or Semantic Kernel through hands-on learning or experimentation
• Ability to assess model outputs for correctness, relevance, and potential bias, with guidance from senior team members
• Introductory experience deploying applications or services using cloud platforms or containerized environments (Azure exposure preferred)
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) fundamentals and collaborative development practices (e.g., Git, code reviews)

Desired:

• Master’s degree coursework or ongoing study in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
• 2+ years software development experience, including academic projects, internships, or co-op experience related to generative AI or LLM-powered applications
• Familiarity with multi-modal AI models (text, image, audio) through academic research or side projects
• Experience or interest in basic LLM evaluation techniques, testing methodologies, or benchmarking concepts
• Interest in or exposure to defense, government, or high-security technology environments
• Awareness of responsible AI principles, including bias mitigation, explainability, and ethical AI practices

Basic Compensation:  $83,000 - $90,000 in California

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

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.

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.