Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Software Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of software engineering or development experience
  • Proven experience with Agile methodologies for software development
  • Experience in leading the implementation of feature roadmaps and verification activities
  • Proficient in Jira Plans or similar tools for feature tracking
  • Familiarity with AWS and Kubernetes applications
  • Hands-on experience with automated test scripting and tools like Bamboo
  • Java programming skills with knowledge of network and multi-threaded applications
  • Active Secret security clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Guide the agile development lifecycle from a customer viewpoint
  • Support verification and troubleshooting of technical solutions
  • Articulate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders
  • Ensure on-time and within-budget completion of tasks
  • Develop and mature the CI/CD pipeline according to customer needs
  • Document and guide the SecDevOps Software Development Lifecycle

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Opportunity to work in a critical satellite ground systems environment
  • Engage in cutting-edge software solutions for aerospace technology
  • Collaborative and motivated team dynamic
  • Flexibility in work approach promoting innovation
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Software Development Product Owner to join a highly motivated team that will play a critical leadership role in shaping a critical satellite ground systems solution. The successful candidate will be tasked with two major roles: (1) Interface directly with the program's SW Architect and Chief Engineer to develop and maintain a Feature Roadmap; and (2) Lead the implementation of that roadmap through hands-on coordination with project and product development teams. The candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that the program meets project needs in an agile software development environment.

Key focus areas will include leading the team in developing software solutions in support of satellite telemetry and commanding, archive trending and analysis, schedule execution via mission planning interfaces, task automation, and other core infrastructure and mission unique capabilities of the ground system. The candidate will work closely with project development, system engineering, test, deployment, and operations personnel.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to
  • Support guiding the agile development lifecycle from a customer perspective, including increment planning, iteration planning, backlog refinement, system demos, retrospectives, and coordinating customer feedback during Program Increments
  • Support verification and troubleshooting of the technical solutions provided by the development staff, to include code reviews
  • Articulate technical concepts orally and in written forms to the customer, users, and the development team
  • Support refinement of the progression of tasks to ensure on-time & on-budget completion per the declared development release schedule
  • Support the development and maturation of the CI/CD pipeline to align with the customer-defined methodology and environment
  • Support defining and documenting the SecDevOps Software Development Lifecycle and guiding the development team in executing that process


  • 10+ years software engineering/development experience (or similar)
  • Experience executing software development using Agile methodologies
  • Experience leading implementation of Feature roadmaps, requirement traceability, and associated verification activities
  • Experience with using Jira Plans (aka Advanced Roadmaps) or similar tooling for tracking Feature implementation status
  • Familiarity with cloud-based (specifically AWS) and Kubernetes-enabled applications
  • Familiarity with automated test scripting and tools (e.g, Bamboo, Behave)
  • Self-motivated and comfortable with working with multiple groups of developers, engineers, and testers
  • Familiarity with Configuration Management Tools (e.g., Git, Atlassian tools, Nexus, CM Pro, etc.)
  • Experience with Java programming (including network, multi-threaded, client-server programming) to include code reviews
  • An active, Secret security clearance is required

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience in coordinating requirements with the customer and then defining/architecting a solution to satisfy them
  • Experience with C/C++ programming (including network, multi-threaded, client-server programming)
  • Experience in satellite ground systems, specifically with real-time command and control (C2), ground communications, and antenna systems
  • Experience with SATCOM mission planning
  • Experience with SecDevOps processes and tools (e.g., Sonarqube, Splunk, Syft, etc.)

#LI-Hybrid

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: $145,000-$175,000

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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