Junior Software Engineer

Junior Software Engineer

K ’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.

K  is seeking a highly motivated Junior Software Engineer to join us in supporting our great nation, supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) development team in Colorado Springs, CO.

• Innovative Projects :
  At K , you’ll be working on prototype projects that support the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s most mission‑critical objectives. The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable war fighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force.
• Collaborative Environment : K  fosters a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere where cross‑functional teams of product managers, engineers, developers, and defense experts work in unison. We practice Agile and Dev Ops principles, ensuring rapid iteration, continuous feedback, and integration across all projects. Our team is passionate, forward‑thinking, and united by a mission‑first mindset that encourages knowledge sharing, innovation, and problem‑solving at every level.
• Impactful Work :
  Your work here won’t just be limited to software development—it will directly support the Air Force in expanding current national capabilities. As the Air Force’s leader for National‑to‑Tactical capability development, AFRL collaborates with leading experts across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, National Laboratories, industry, inter‑agency, academia, and partner nations.

• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of software for high‑velocity data stream processing systems
• Support implementation of software features and enhancements under guidance from senior engineers
• Develop and maintain code using established engineering standards and best practices
• Participate in software testing activities, including unit, integration, and system testing
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues in development environments
• Assist with analysis of customer requirements and contribute to software design efforts
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions to build engineering knowledge
• Generate and update technical documentation and project artifacts
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to support delivery objectives

• Location:
  
  Colorado Springs, CO – 100% Onsite or Beavercreek, OH – 100% Onsite
• Travel Requirements:
  Minimal
• Working Hours:
  
  Standard

• Knowledge of software development principles and object‑oriented programming concepts
• Experience through academic, internship, research, or personal projects using Java, Python, or another object‑oriented language
• Understanding of software development lifecycle concepts including design, implementation, and testing
• Familiarity with version control systems and collaborative development environments
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and solve technical problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Active U.S. Government Top Secret / SCI security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
• 0–2 years of relevant experience

• Exposure to data processing systems, networking, or distributed computing concepts
• Familiarity with XML, JSON, Protocol Buffers, or similar data formats
• Internship, research, or academic project experience developing software applications
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies
• Security+ certification
• Strong curiosity, attention to detail, and desire to continuously learn new technologies

$76,500 - $114,800 (For the Colorado Springs Area Only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge,…