Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Software Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizen with TS/SCI eligibility
  • Advanced software development experience from school or industry
  • Proficient in front end development tools like Angular
  • Experience with Python and Typescript on Linux/RHEL platforms
  • Ability to understand ICDs, specifications, and datasheets
  • Capability to drive prioritization discussions
  • Aptitude for designing solutions to complex problems

Responsibilities

  • Develop full-stack software using Python and Typescript with Angular
  • Mentor junior engineers
  • Support feature development and maintenance of existing code
  • Peer review the work of fellow team members
  • Participate in software planning, design, testing, and deployment
  • Develop test cases and unit tests for software validation
  • Documentation of design architecture and requirements traceability
  • Influence future developments and participate in trade studies

Benefits

  • Exposure to cutting-edge SATCOM and Space Ground systems technology
  • Collaborative and agile work environment
  • Opportunity for mentorship and skill development
  • Work in a critical field with national security implications
  • Potential for career advancement in a niche market
Full Job Description
Kratos is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO for SATCOM and Space Ground System project support. The Software Engineer will be involved in full-stack development on Linux based systems in support of customer driven software development deliverables. This position requires an individual with experience working with Python, Typescript back-end and Angular web framework front-end to develop software while managing priorities and communication with multiple teams of software developers within an AGILE process.

Job Duties:
  • Developing full-stack software using Python and Typescript with Angular web framework.
  • Mentorship of junior engineers.
  • Supporting new feature development as well as sustainment work of existing code base, including bug investigation and resolution.
  • Peer reviewing fellow team member's work.
  • Participating in planning, prioritization, design, test, and deployment of SATCOM software.
  • Developing test cases and unit tests to support software level validation efforts.
  • Supporting documentation of design architecture, implementation, and requirements traceability.
  • Influencing future development activities, including participation in trade studies related to hardware and software updates and improvements.


  • US Citizen with TS/SCI eligibility
  • The successful candidate must have advanced software development experience from school or industry to be proficient in the following:
    • Experience with front end development tools (such as Angular web framework)
    • Experience with Python and Typescript programming on Linux / RHEL platforms
    • Experience using debugging tools
  • Ability to understand ICDs, Specifications, and Datasheets
  • Ability to drive prioritization discussions based on customer needs and team workflow
  • Ability to design solutions to complex engineering problems

Preferred Skills/Experience:
  • Experience with SATCOM systems, Antenna systems, and RF components
  • Experience with Angular web framework
  • Languages/Tools: Python, Typescript, Angular, C/C++, Docker, Git, GitLab, JIRA/Confluence.
    • Scripting: Python, Shell
    • Testing: Unit, regression, and performance testing expertise.
    • Certifications: Security+

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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: $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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