Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Software Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS Degree in STEM field of study
  • 5-7 years of relevant, industry experience
  • Proficiency in Java and C/C++ programming on Windows and Linux platforms
  • Experience with scripting languages like Windows Batch, Unix Shell Scripting, or Python
  • Basic understanding of SQL and relational database applications
  • Capability to implement solutions to engineering problems

Responsibilities

  • Support system integration for application development and deployment
  • Utilize containerization tools such as Kubernetes for service management
  • Maintain automated test scripts within CI/CD pipelines
  • Execute testing and automation processes
  • Provide clear status updates on design efforts
  • Assist in troubleshooting and documentation related to operational tasks
  • Engage with user feedback to refine software solutions

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, agile environment
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies
  • Potential to contribute to security clearance projects
  • Support for skills development through certifications like RHCA, CKA, or CKAD
Full Job Description
Kratos is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team in a dynamic, agile environment. This role contributes to a SecDevOps approach across the software development lifecycle, supporting design, development, testing, and operational support based on user feedback. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively to implement and maintain software solutions using modern industry standards while providing clear status updates on design efforts. Key responsibilities include supporting system integration to develop and deploy applications, as well as utilizing containerization tools like Kubernetes to manage and deploy services. Additionally, the role involves executing testing and automation by maintaining automated test scripts within CI/CD pipelines and supporting operational tasks through requirements verification, documentation, and troubleshooting in simulated environments.

  • BA/BS Degree in STEM field of study
  • 5-7 years of relevant, industry experience
  • Java and C/C++ programming (including basic network and multi-threaded programming) on Windows and Linux platforms
  • Scripting languages including Windows Batch, Unix Shell Scripting, or Python Scripting
  • Basic understanding of relational database applications and core Structured Query Language (SQL) queries
  • Ability to implement solutions to defined engineering problems

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Platform Experience: Foundational experience with Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes architecture.
  • Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with satellite ground station concepts (planning, ground control, or data processing).
  • Languages/Tools: Exposure to Python, GitLab/Azure DevOps, or JIRA/Confluence.
  • Testing: Experience executing functional, integration, regression, or performance testing.
  • Security Clearance: Ability to obtain or maintain an active Security Clearance.
  • Certifications: Progress toward or interest in achieving RHCA, CKA, or CKAD certifications.
  • Methodologies: Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or GitOps principles.

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The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $106,000-$120,000

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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