Software Development Product Owner

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Colorado Springs, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$145,000–$158,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Atlassian JIRA, Automation, Billing, Budget Management, Budgeting, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Communication Systems, Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer/Client Research, Dental Insurance, Git, Identify Issues, Java, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Machine Tool, Multithreaded Programming, Network Programming, Problem Solving Skills, Product Demonstration, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Project Development, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Reimbursement, Satellite Communications, Server Programming/Applications, Software Administration, Software Architecture, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Splunk, Stock Purchase Plans, Support Documentation, System Test, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Telemetry, Test Automation, Test Scripts, Test Tools, Testing, Time Management, Traceability, Trend Analysis, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago

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

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Preferred Skills and Experience

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

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#LI-Hybrid

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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.

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Competitive salary based on experience and education

Salary Range: $145,000-$158,000

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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.

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

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  • Education Reimbursement

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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.

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Responsibilities include but are not limited to

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  • 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 rn
  • Support verification and troubleshooting of the technical solutions provided by the development staff, to include code reviews rn
  • Articulate technical concepts orally and in written forms to the customer, users, and the development team rn
  • Support refinement of the progression of tasks to ensure on-time & on-budget completion per the declared development release schedule rn
  • Support the development and maturation of the CI/CD pipeline to align with the customer-defined methodology and environment rn
  • Support defining and documenting the SecDevOps Software Development Lifecycle and guiding the development team in executing that process rn

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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/