Senior Front-End Engineer (UI) at Kbr, Inc. in Beavercreek, Ohio, United States | Kablio

Role

Description

ui development

react components

api integration

realtime viz

secure auth

team collaboration

The position involves creating modern front‑end applications, connecting to back‑end services, and ensuring secure and responsive user experiences. You will work with React or similar frameworks to build reusable components, integrate with various APIs, and present real‑time data visualizations. Collaboration with backend and HPC teams will shape the workflow to meet mission requirements.

Build a “single pane of glass” UI delivering intuitive workflows for modeling, orchestration, monitoring, and analysis.
Translate complex simulation concepts into usable front‑end experiences.
Design modular React/TypeScript components and UX patterns for planners.
Integrate front‑end with REST, gRPC, and GraphQL APIs and manage state with Redux/Zustand.
Visualize timing, synchronization, and entity interactions in real time via WebSockets/SSE.
Implement secure UI flows with OIDC/OAuth2 authentication, role‑based access, and audit logging.
Collaborate with API, platform, and HPC teams to refine user experience based on mission needs.

Requirements

10+ years

api integration

ui/ux

secret clearance

data visualization

secure development

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Front‑End Engineer to join our team in Beavercreek, OH. The ideal candidate is a UI expert with a Secret DoD clearance who will build intuitive workflows for developers and consumers.

Work is on‑site, hybrid, or remote with up to 15 % travel and standard working hours. The position requires a Secret DoD clearance.

The role requires extensive software engineering experience, strong front‑end development skills, and a Secret DoD clearance. Candidates with expertise in data visualization, secure development practices, and eligibility for Top Secret clearance with SCI are highly desired.

10+ years of software engineering experience; 4‑6+ years building production SPA front‑ends.
Strong expertise in API integration, state management, and real‑time UI patterns.
Proficiency in UI/UX design for complex domains, accessibility (WCAG), and performance optimization.
Active Secret DoD clearance; Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility preferred.
Experience with data‑visualization libraries such as D3 or Three.js/WebGL.
Knowledge of secure development practices (Content Security Policy, hardened builds).

Benefits

KBR offers a competitive lifestyle benefits package that may include 401(k) matching, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, paid time off, and flexible work schedules. We support career advancement through professional training and development within a Zero Harm culture that encourages employees to belong, connect, and grow.

Competitive benefits including 401(k) match, health, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, paid time off, and flexible work schedules.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Founded in 1901

Century-long legacy

The company has an over-100-year history, tracing back to its origins in 1901.

S&P 400 Rank

Selective public index membership

Trades publicly on the NYSE and is part of the S&P 400 stock market index.

Multi-billion USD

Annual revenue scale

Generates annual revenues in the multi-billion dollar range across diverse markets.

Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure.
Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D.
Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing.
Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning.
Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities.
Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.

Culture + Values

We Deliver – uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
We Value Our People – creating work environments in which every member feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, with opportunities to belong, connect and grow.
We Are People of Integrity – valuing honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity; doing what’s right for the planet, communities and our people.
We Are a Team of Teams – valuing collective achievements over individual, powering operational excellence as ONE KBR.
We Empower – empowering people with shared purpose, the right tools and culture, trusting them as independent decision‑makers who own their work.

Environment + Sustainability

Carbon Neutrality in 2019

Achievement

The company achieved carbon neutrality for its operations and business travel, verified by an independent third party.

Net-Zero by 2030

Target

The company aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions across operations and business travel by 2030.

AAA ESG Rating

Recognition

Received an AAA rating from MSCI for exceptional management of environmental risks in 2023.

America’s Climate Leaders

Recognition

The company was recognized by USA Today as one of America’s Climate Leaders in 2023 for reducing its carbon footprint.

Integrated sustainability into Zero Harm safety culture via 10 key Sustainability Pillars aligned with UN SDGs.
Published 2019 Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Report, measuring baseline and offsetting via wind farm and Plastic Bank credits.
Supports carbon‑recycling (e.g., engineering services for LanzaTech) and clean‑energy initiatives (e.g., UK Net Zero Innovation Portfolio and projects like Arafura rare‑earth net‑zero pathway).

Inclusion & Diversity

33% board female

Gender Diversity on Board

Increased representation of women on the board from 20% in 2019 to 33% in early 2020.

33% female leadership

Leadership Team Diversity

Expanded female representation in executive roles from 10% in 2019 to 33% in 2020.

Linked ESG achievements—such as diversity targets—to executive compensation starting in 2021.

Articles

KBR Careers

KBR LinkedIn

Role

Description

ui development

react components

api integration

realtime viz

secure auth

team collaboration

Build a “single pane of glass” UI delivering intuitive workflows for modeling, orchestration, monitoring, and analysis.
Translate complex simulation concepts into usable front‑end experiences.
Design modular React/TypeScript components and UX patterns for planners.
Integrate front‑end with REST, gRPC, and GraphQL APIs and manage state with Redux/Zustand.
Visualize timing, synchronization, and entity interactions in real time via WebSockets/SSE.
Implement secure UI flows with OIDC/OAuth2 authentication, role‑based access, and audit logging.
Collaborate with API, platform, and HPC teams to refine user experience based on mission needs.

Requirements

10+ years

api integration

ui/ux

secret clearance

data visualization

secure development

Work is on‑site, hybrid, or remote with up to 15 % travel and standard working hours. The position requires a Secret DoD clearance.

10+ years of software engineering experience; 4‑6+ years building production SPA front‑ends.
Strong expertise in API integration, state management, and real‑time UI patterns.
Proficiency in UI/UX design for complex domains, accessibility (WCAG), and performance optimization.
Active Secret DoD clearance; Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility preferred.
Experience with data‑visualization libraries such as D3 or Three.js/WebGL.
Knowledge of secure development practices (Content Security Policy, hardened builds).

Benefits

Competitive benefits including 401(k) match, health, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, paid time off, and flexible work schedules.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1901

Century-long legacy

The company has an over-100-year history, tracing back to its origins in 1901.

S&P 400 Rank

Selective public index membership

Trades publicly on the NYSE and is part of the S&P 400 stock market index.

Multi-billion USD

Annual revenue scale

Generates annual revenues in the multi-billion dollar range across diverse markets.

Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure.
Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D.
Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing.
Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning.
Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities.
Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.

Culture + Values

We Deliver – uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
We Value Our People – creating work environments in which every member feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, with opportunities to belong, connect and grow.
We Are People of Integrity – valuing honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity; doing what’s right for the planet, communities and our people.
We Are a Team of Teams – valuing collective achievements over individual, powering operational excellence as ONE KBR.
We Empower – empowering people with shared purpose, the right tools and culture, trusting them as independent decision‑makers who own their work.

Environment + Sustainability

Carbon Neutrality in 2019

Achievement

The company achieved carbon neutrality for its operations and business travel, verified by an independent third party.

Net-Zero by 2030

Target

The company aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions across operations and business travel by 2030.

AAA ESG Rating

Recognition

Received an AAA rating from MSCI for exceptional management of environmental risks in 2023.

America’s Climate Leaders

Recognition

The company was recognized by USA Today as one of America’s Climate Leaders in 2023 for reducing its carbon footprint.

Integrated sustainability into Zero Harm safety culture via 10 key Sustainability Pillars aligned with UN SDGs.
Published 2019 Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Report, measuring baseline and offsetting via wind farm and Plastic Bank credits.
Supports carbon‑recycling (e.g., engineering services for LanzaTech) and clean‑energy initiatives (e.g., UK Net Zero Innovation Portfolio and projects like Arafura rare‑earth net‑zero pathway).

Inclusion & Diversity

33% board female

Gender Diversity on Board

Increased representation of women on the board from 20% in 2019 to 33% in early 2020.

33% female leadership

Leadership Team Diversity

Expanded female representation in executive roles from 10% in 2019 to 33% in 2020.

Linked ESG achievements—such as diversity targets—to executive compensation starting in 2021.

Articles

KBR Careers

KBR LinkedIn