Software Development Engineer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Colorado Springs, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$130,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Agile Programming Methodologies, Architectural Services, Best Practices, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Code Reviews, Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Docker, Git, Java, Leading Edge Technology, Microservices, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Project Development, Security Clearance, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Presentation, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Top Secret Clearance, United States Air Force (USAF), User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago

KS2 Direct ($5K-10k w/24mos retention Sign-on Bonus-available in negotiations) Approvers start [Twila Johnson, Michelle Maestas, Priscilla De la Torre, Brett Mclaren, Frank Cannizzaro, Susan Goold, Greg Caicedo] end Org Code: 1.K2.001.500

Justification: The Agile Cyber and Development Contract (CPFF) has a requirement to backfill the recent attrition of a SW developer. This backfill is required immediately to keep schedule and labor run rate (profit) on track. ACDS has sufficient funding to cover this position. Impact if not hired: if unable to meet burn rate for this option year, next option year may have reduced labor funding, which is reduced profit.

BS or MS Degree in CS, CE, or EE with software design, engineering and development skills, including familiarity with modern software development practices and tools

Requires 5-7 years of software development experience

Proficiency developing with C/C++ and/or Java

Proficiency with git

Team player and capable of working in a fast-paced, team environment

Experience writing and delivering technical documents and briefings

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience with Agile Methodologies

Experience with Socket.io

Experience with Material UI

Experience with D3.js

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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

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Paid Time-Off (PTO) Holidays Education Reimbursement

Ready for What's Next?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions-always striving to do the right thing.

Kratos has an opportunity for a Full Stack Developer to support integration command and control project and development of mission applications for the US Air Force. This includes the integration of many COTs products into a single user interface. The successful candidate will be part of a team that acquires a solid understanding of customer needs, environment, and users, and develops solutions for demonstration and delivery. Kratos utilizes an agile approach to development, seeking stakeholder involvement and feedback in iterative inspect-adapt cycles.

Job Duties

Turn requirements into deployment-quality code Implement microservices process and serve near-real-time data to web-based clients. Consume and visualize JSON data exposed by the back-end team. Docker-based application deployment. Utilize CI/CD and configuration management best practices Participate in code reviews Participate in architectural discussions and influence technical decisions Participate in code reviews Coordinate with cross-functional team members to accomplish project objectives Participate in Agile meetings and activities Performs other duties as assigned.

About the Company

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) is a specialized Technology Company providing mission critical products, solutions and services for United States National Security. Kratos' core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. Kratos' areas of expertise include Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, satellite communications, electronic warfare, unmanned systems, hypersonic systems, directed and high power energy systems, electromagnetic railgun, missile defense, cyber warfare, cybersecurity, information assurance, and critical infrastructure security. Kratos has primarily an engineering and technically oriented work force of approximately 3,100. Substantially all of Kratos' work is performed on a military base, in a secure facility or at a critical infrastructure location.

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
WEBSITE
http://www.kratosdefense.com/