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SO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR KESSEL RUN?

Do you think you can make the KR in under 12 parsecs? Are you up for the challenge? This is your chance to make history. These are the jobs you are looking for. Find your dream job with us! We are hiring for developers, designers, product managers, data scientists, and more. Click Here to see our open career opportunities.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO AT KR?

KR revolutionizes the way the Air Force builds and delivers software to Airmen around the world. We continuously deliver war-winning software across the globe through rapid feedback loops and user-centered design. We embrace Agile principles, DevSecOps, commercially-available solutions, and lean product management practices to continuously integrate and deliver software capabilities.


At KR, we value:
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Continuous Feedback
  • Continuous Learning
We practice:
  • Lean Product Management
  • User Centered Design
  • Extreme Programming

KR is an Air Force unit that delivers resilient command and control and targeting software capabilities that provide warfighters with decision advantage.

Based on Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts, we are game changers in the Air Force. Everyday we are building and shipping applications on our platform that support the warfighters around the globe. We don’t just deploy applications, we create value for our users.

DOES KR HAVE CORE VALUES?

  • EXTREME TEAMING WITH C3BM ENTERPRISE STAKEHOLDERS
  • RUTHLESS FOCUS ON OPERATIONAL OUTCOMES
  • VIOLENT EXECUTION OF DAF PEO C3BM PRIORITIES

WHAT KIND OF BENEFITS DO YOU OFFER?

Click here to see the full benefits we offer.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ON-THE-JOB TRAINING OR EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT?

  • Defense Acquisition University
  • Free access to paid commercial-grade education products, such as Udemy, Pluralsight, and O’Reilly books.
  • Eligibility for tuition reimbursement after 36 months
  • Participation in our active communities of practice: weekly practice times, book clubs, and regular trips out to users.
  • Engage in our mentorship program with fellow employees; we employ senior engineers, designers, and managers with 20+ years of experience, as well as college interns. Learn from the masters, or try your hand at mentoring yourself!

IS KR A FEDERAL CONTRACTOR COMPANY?

No! KR is part of the United States Air Force. We are a division under the Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communication, and Battle Management.

WHO WILL I BE WORKING WITH?

  • Coworkers: jobs listed on this site are typically for hiring new government employees. You will be working alongside other government civilians as well as active duty military, both officers and enlisted, and federal contractors.
  • “Stakeholders:” Your stakeholders are deployed Airmen and their sponsors at the Pentagon.

What are the current AFSCs at KR?

063A3, 063S0, 063G0, 017D3Y, 1D773C, 1D700, 1D751Z, 1D771Z, 3F571, 016K3E, 016K3M, 3F071, 062E3G, 062E3C, 062E3E, 062E3H, 062E3A, 065W3, 065F3, 8F000, 8K000

What are desired AFCSs for active duty?

17X, 63A, 62EX, 65F, 21XX, 64P, 16K, 1DX

Do you have Skillbridge available for those wanting to get exposure to KR?

We currently do not offer Skillbridge opportunities at KR, though we do have alternative Long-Term TDY (LTTDY) opportunities for military members.

What languages do you currently use for app development?

This isn't all-inclusive but this list covers the majority:

  • Java
  • Kotlin
  • Javascript
  • Typescript
  • Python
  • GoLang
  • Ruby

Do you have any application tips?

Thank you for your interest in working at KR! We understand your interest in perfecting your application, but we know that there is no such thing as the perfect candidate for any job and as such, we empower our people to learn and grow throughout their careers. Though we are unable to provide specific pointers as to how to improve the quality of your application, we strongly encourage you to be yourself and apply!

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO START THE POSITION AFTER RECEIVING AN OFFICIAL WRITTEN OFFER/INTENT TO HIRE (ITH)?

Typically it should take 90-180 days from receiving the Intent to Hire (ITH) letter to starting employment. Different aspects and situations in the hiring process can cause this estimated timeframe to vary. The Talent Operations will be in touch bi-weekly with updates on where application stands in the process.

I AM MILITARY MEMBER, HOW CAN I WORK FOR KR?

KR roles are advertised via Talent Marketplace, it is not considered a special duty assignment. You may also talk to your career field manager about your choices and if KR would be a good fit for you. We are not able to guarantee military jobs due to the nature of the Assignments Cycles facilitated through Talent Marketplace. To be considered during the selection process, please ensure that you add as much relevant information about your skills and experience as possible.

Where are you located? Where are your in-person opportunities?

Our in-person openings are limited to Hanscom Air Force Base and billets at Langley Air Force Base. Most of our positions are remote eligible, but the candidate/employee has to be located in CONUS. We encourage you to follow our Careers page for future opportunities. You can also submit your resume to General Interest.

I am in ROTC. What opportunities are available to me? What is the process of getting into KR or another software factory?

The majors we are looking for are vast, as long as that aligns with AFSCs in terms of qualifications we are typically looking for but are open to unique individuals. Internships at KR are typically in Software Engineering, Program/Product Management, Designers, but can be broadened if we have the organizational need or were approached with candidates that had proposals.

Officer assignment process questions should be addressed to your AFROTC leadership. Assignments consist of an entire process based on needs of the Air Force, individual unit needs and the move cycle to which an officer falls into.

I AM A COLLEGE STUDENT, HOW DO I GET AN INTERNSHIP AT KR?

Who can I contact for more information?

For inquiries on employment opportunities, please fill out the contact form below.