Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Software Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in a STEM field
  • 7-10 years of relevant industry experience
  • Proficiency in Java and C/C++ with experience in Windows and Linux environments
  • Experience with scripting languages including Batch File, Windows Script File, Unix Shell Scripting, and Python
  • Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL

Responsibilities

  • Implement SecDevOps practices throughout the software development lifecycle
  • Design, develop, and maintain software solutions
  • Conduct system integration to deploy applications
  • Utilize containerization tools like Kubernetes for service management
  • Drive testing and automation via CI/CD pipelines
  • Provide operational support through requirements verification and troubleshooting

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic, agile environment
  • Collaboration and independence in design and implementation
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and adapting modern industry standards
  • Engagement in groundbreaking projects with government and military relevance
  • Contribute to mission-critical software solutions in a secure environment
Full Job Description
Kratos is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team in a dynamic, agile environment. This role implements a SecDevOps approach across the entire software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and operational support based on user feedback. The ideal candidate will work both independently and collaboratively to design, implement, and maintain software solutions while leveraging modern industry standards and providing clear status updates on design efforts. Key responsibilities include performing system integration to develop and deploy applications, as well as utilizing containerization tools like Kubernetes to manage and deploy services. Additionally, the role involves driving testing and automation by designing and maintaining automated test scripts within CI/CD pipelines and providing operational support through requirements verification, documentation, and troubleshooting in simulated environments.

  • BA/BS in STEM study
  • 7-10 years relevant, industry experience
  • Java and C/C++ programming (including network, multi-threaded, client-server programming where applicable) on Windows and Linux platforms
  • Batch File, Windows Script File, Unix Shell Scripting, Python Scripting
  • Basic understanding of relational database applications and creation of expressions using Structured Query Language (SQL)
  • Ability to design solutions to complex engineering problems

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Platform Experience: Strong experience with Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes architecture
  • Domain Knowledge: Experience with satellite ground station processing (planning, ground control, data processing)
  • Languages/Tools: Python, GitLab/Azure DevOps, JIRA/Confluence
  • Testing: Functional, integration, regression, and performance testing expertise
  • Active Security Clearance
  • Certifications: RHCA, CKA, or CKAD
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps principles

#LI-Onsite

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: $130,000-$150,000

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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