Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Software Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of real-time software development for Simulation and Training required
  • BS degree in Software Engineering or related technical field
  • Knowledge of industry coding standards (e.g., MISRA C/C++)
  • Proficient in requirements analysis for real-time Simulation software
  • Experienced in software lifecycle and algorithm implementation in C/C++ or Python
  • Strong skills in programming languages and embedded control systems
  • Must be a US person to work at this facility

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain detailed software design specifications and technical documentation
  • Apply software modeling techniques and testing methodologies for software analysis
  • Perform functional analysis to decompose system requirements into detailed tasks
  • Assess software-related risks in development and deployment stages
  • Contribute to the integration aspects of real-time Simulation software
  • Execute software verification and validation plans, including unit and regression tests

Benefits

  • On-site working arrangement
  • Opportunities to work with cutting-edge simulation technologies
  • Involvement in defense and training sectors which offer unique challenges
  • Potential for career growth in a specialized field
  • Access to established industry standards and best practices for real-time software development
Full Job Description
Kratos has an exciting opportunity in Orlando, FL for a Software Engineer with the following job responsibilities:
  • Develops and maintains detailed software design specifications, well-structured source code, and comprehensive technical documentation
  • Applies software modeling techniques (e.g., UML, state diagrams), simulation tools, and rigorous testing methodologies to analyze, verify, and optimize the structure, behavior, performance, and reliability of the Simulation software
  • Performs functional analysis to decompose high-level system requirements into detailed software functions, modules, and tasks, allocating them to specific software components and defining clear interfaces.
  • Identifies and assesses potential software-related risks associated with development, integration, deployment, and operation-particularly concerning timing constraints, resource utilization, system stability.
  • Contributes to the integration aspects of real-time Simulation software, including defining, developing, and managing Simulation software, communication networks, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems
  • Develops and executes software verification and validation plans, defining the strategy and scope (including unit tests, integration tests, system tests, and regression tests) for ensuring the developed control software meets all specified functional, performance, and safety requirements, potentially utilizing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation and supporting system commissioning activities


  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in real-time software development for Simulation and Training, with demonstrable experience in designing, developing, testing, and deploying software for Training and Simulation Devices
  • BS degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a relevant technical field with significant software development experience focused on real-time Simulation
  • Follows established software development procedures and adheres to relevant industry standards (e.g., MISRA C/C++, or other applicable coding standards), and best practices for real-time software
  • Proficient with requirements analysis principles and methodologies as applied to real-time Simulation software, including functional, performance, timing, reliability, and safety critical aspects for control systems
  • Experienced with real-time Simulation software design and development lifecycles, algorithm implementation, control logic programming (e.g., C, C++, Python, etc.), data structures, and comprehensive software documentation
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency with standard office software, high proficiency in programming languages such as C and/or C++ for real-time simulation systems, experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), and familiarity with development/debugging tools and environments for embedded control systems
  • To work at this facility, you must be a US person

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Proficiency with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation platforms and methodologies for testing and validating control software
  • Proficiency in Unity, Unreal 3D and GL Studio applications
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA environments (e.g., IEC 62443)
  • Experience with any combination of: Git, Jira, and Jama requirements management software
  • Knowledge and/or experience with relevant quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and CMMC
  • Naval Warfare Background is useful

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Competitive salary based on experience and education

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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