Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Software Engineer I

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions • $85K — $95K *
Roseville, CA 95747In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS degree in Computing Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • Coursework or experience in C or C++ programming and data structures.
  • Experience with software version control tools and debugging tools.
  • Ability to analyze and document software requirements clearly.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Object Oriented programming principles.

Responsibilities

  • Develops software using best practices and adheres to KUAS policies.
  • Collaborates with engineering teams to analyze system requirements.
  • Writes and documents software specifications and progress reports.
  • Participates in code reviews to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Supports design review presentations and collects software metrics.

Benefits

  • Complies with established business policies and procedures.
  • Adheres to workplace safety policies and guidelines.
  • Participates in a culture of continuous improvement in software development.
Full Job Description
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Develops product software using software engineering best-practices, while adhering to KUAS policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Each successive level of Software Engineer builds on the identified typical job functions listed for the previous level(s) of Software Engineer.

These duties and responsibilities apply to all levels of Software Engineers.
  • Ensures customer satisfaction.
  • Analyses and decomposes system, and subsystem requirements and specifications collaboratively with other engineering disciplines.
  • Writes software requirements specifications, software test descriptions, design descriptions, test reports, and progress reports.
  • Designs, implements, tests, and documents software according to specifications, using approved KUAS software processes and tools.
  • Prepares and presents design review material in support of technical interchange meetings with suppliers and external/internal customers.
  • Participates in code reviews, verifies software change specification compliance, and records review and verification results.
  • Supports flight testing, data reduction, analysis, and reporting.
  • Participates in software effort planning and estimation activities.
  • Participates in tracking and reporting progress on assignments.
  • Supports collection of software development metrics and continuous improvement processes.
  • Complies with established KUAS business policies and procedures.
  • Follows safety policies and guidelines.
  • Ensures that the work area and equipment are kept clean.
  • Other duties may be assigned.


Software Engineer I
  • Works under the specific direction and guidance of senior engineers and manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Required:
  • Demonstrated understanding of Object Oriented programming principles.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the specific characteristics and requirements of real-time software and systems.
  • Demonstrated understanding of classic software development life-cycle.
  • Ability to analyze and clearly document software requirements.
  • Ability to travel as necessary to perform job duties.
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally to meet program requirements.
  • Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
  • Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
  • Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
  • Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
  • Ability to effectively communicate professionally in writing or verbally with all levels of personnel.
  • May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).


Preferred:

N/A

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Each successive level of Software Engineer builds on the identified education and experience qualifications listed for the previous level(s) of Software Engineer.

Required:

Software Engineer I
  • Requires BS degree in Computing Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other Engineering, Mathematics, or Science discipline, with appropriate software coursework and/or experience.
  • Relevant experience preferred.
  • Coursework or prior experience in C or C++ programming language, and data structures.
  • Coursework or experience with software version control tools, debugging tools, and test methods.


Preferred:

Software Engineer I
  • Coursework or other experience with MatLab / Simulink, or other system modeling.
  • Familiarity with principles of Personal Software Process/ Team Software Process.
  • Familiarity with principles of Test Driven Development.
  • Familiarity with aerodynamic concepts and principles.
  • Experience with Java.


WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Office and or manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
  • Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
  • May work extended hours or weekends.
  • May be required to lift up to 50 pounds in accordance with KUAS General Safety Training guidelines.


TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
  • 5-10% May be required between other KUAS locations.

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
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$79.6 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$747.6 million
NASDAQ
KTOS
* Ladders Estimates

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