Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Software Engineer II (UAV Embedded)

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions • $95K — $125K *
Roseville, CA 95747In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS in Computing Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or 7 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
  • 4 years of C or C++ programming expertise
  • Solid understanding of Object-Oriented programming and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
  • Knowledge of the software development life-cycle and documentation practices
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting hardware-in-the-loop simulation and firmware updates
  • U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and test flight software using C++
  • Collaborate with engineers to analyze and decompose system requirements
  • Document software requirements, test descriptions, and design reports
  • Implement software according to KUAS specifications and conduct thorough testing
  • Integrate sensor and actuator systems with flight software

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Dynamic work environment combining office and manufacturing settings
  • Potential for travel to other KUAS locations (5-10%)
  • Flexible work hours with possibility of extended hours or weekends
  • Supportive workplace culture focused on teamwork and collaboration
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE JOB

As an Software Engineer II (UAV Embedded), you will architect and implement mission-critical software for our next-generation UAV flight computers. The XQ-58, BQM-177, BQM-167, or MQM-178 unmanned aerial vehicles! You will be the primary link between complex flight algorithms and custom avionics hardware, developing high-performance C and C++ applications that ensure deterministic control and absolute system reliability. Working at the intersection of hardware and software, you will collaborate with electrical and GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) engineers to design and implement complex physical-digital interactions with MATLAB/Simulink.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Designs, develops, and tests C++ flight software and hardware, sensor, and actuator integrations.
  • Analyzes and decomposes system requirements collaboratively with other engineering disciplines.
  • Writes software requirements specifications, software test descriptions, design descriptions, and test reports
  • Designs, implements, tests, and documents software according to KUAS specifications

Compensation $95,000 - $125,000

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Requires BS degree in Computing Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical discipline, or 7 YOE in lieu of BS degree.
  • 4 years of C or C++ programming experience
  • Demonstrated understanding of Object-Oriented programming principles and RTOS systems.
  • Demonstrated understanding of software development life-cycle and clearly document software requirements.
  • Hands on ability to troubleshoot hardware-in-the-loop simulation modelling and make firmware updates
  • May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Skills with tools such as Atlassian, MATLAB/Simulink, VxWorks, LabView
  • Skills implementing interface controls based on MBSE design documentation
  • Previous familiarity with OMS/UCI, A-GRA, STANAG 4586, DO-178C, AS910


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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