Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Future Technology Lead

Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in technical development and all-source intelligence analysis
  • Experience leading developmental teams for novel space or software technologies
  • Familiarity with acquisitions and software engineering development
  • Proficient in communicating technical details effectively within small teams and to senior audiences
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
  • Able to read and interpret complex technical documents
  • Understanding of software design and system architecture

Responsibilities

  • Provide subject matter expert support to space and cyber mission planning
  • Integrate with the intelligence flight to submit RFIs to intelligence communities
  • Liaise with various operational communities for analysis on future tech requirements
  • Support continuity during prototype transitions within the unit
  • Engage in collaborative efforts across different domains for operational integration

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape advanced technology requirements
  • Engagement with diverse intelligence, space, and cyber communities
  • Flexibility with occasional travel for missions and partnerships
  • Position impacts national security through advanced prototype development
  • Work in a dynamic, cutting-edge technology environment
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced technical leader with deep expertise in space and cyber operations to support advanced prototype development, mission planning, and operational integration efforts. In this highly impactful role, you will serve as a subject matter expert guiding developmental testing, collaborating closely with intelligence, cyber, and space communities, and shaping future technology requirements through strategic analysis and cross-domain coordination. The ideal candidate brings more than a decade of technical development and all-source intelligence experience, a strong background in emerging space or software systems, and the ability to communicate complex architectural and engineering concepts to diverse audiences. This position requires an active Top Secret clearance and includes occasional travel to support mission and partner engagements.
  • Provide SME level support to space & cyber mission planning and tasking of prototype development and testing efforts
  • Integrate with the unit's intelligence flight to identify and submit RFIs to the IC
  • Liaison with intelligence, space, and cyber operational communities and mission partners to provide analysis for future technology requirements
  • Provide continuity support within the unit for prototype transitions and division leadership change


  • 10+ years' experience in technical development and all-source intelligence analysis
  • Prior experience in leading developmental teams for novel space and/or software systems technology
  • Prior experience with acquisitions and/or software engineer development
  • Experience communicating technical approaches and details within small project teams, including team interaction and presentations
  • BS degree
  • Ability to communicate technical approaches and details to small project teams and senior audiences
  • Able to read, write, and interpret complex documents
  • Ability to understand and communicate software design and system architecture
  • Previous experience with intelligence supporting offensive DOD space operations and cyber operations

Preferred Skills/Experience
  • Prior experience in developing innovative technical solutions to emerging novel problem sets
  • Prior experience with rapid acquisitions support to multi-CCMD space and cyber operations
  • Demonstrated tactical and operational experience in military (Joint or Service) planning and conducting military intelligence activities
  • Familiarity with programming/scripting in multiple languages to include C, C++, C#, Python, and/or Bash
  • Familiarity with multiple operating systems, software development platforms, and software development management platforms (e.g. Linux, git, gitlab, docker, IDEs)
  • MA or MS Degree

Additional Requirements
  • This position will require overnight travel up to 10% of the time. Trip durations may range from overnight to multiple weeks.
  • Only candidates who currently possess an active Top Secret clearance will be considered.

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Competitive salary based on experience and education

Salary Range: $168,749-$198,280

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

About Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. provides mission critical products, solutions, and services in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Kratos Government Solutions, Unmanned Systems, and Public Safety & Security. The Kratos Government Solutions segment offers microwave electronic products, satellite communications, training systems, modular systems, and defense and rocket support services. The Unmanned Systems segment provides unmanned aerial, ground, and seaborne, as well as command, control, and communications systems. The Public Safety & Security segment designs, engineers, deploys, operates, integrates, maintains, and operates security and surveillance solutions for homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure, government, and commercial customers. The company serves national security related agencies, the department of defense, intelligence agencies, and classified agencies, as well as international government agencies and domestic and international commercial customers; and critical infrastructure, power generation, power transport, nuclear energy, financial, IT, healthcare, education, transportation, and petro-chemical industries, as well as government and military customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Learn more about Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Size
3,300 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$79.6 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$747.6 million
NASDAQ

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