Software Engineer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Colorado Springs, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$130,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Atlassian JIRA, Automation, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer/Client Research, Data Processing, Dental Insurance, DevOps, Documentation, Functional Testing, Industry Standards, Integration Testing, Java, Leading Edge Technology, Linux Operating System, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Multithreaded Programming, Network Programming, Operational Support, Performance Testing, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Registered Nurse (RN), Regression Testing, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Requirements Validation/Verification, SQL (Structured Query Language), Security Clearance, Server Programming/Applications, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Stock Purchase Plans, System Integration (SI), Test Automation, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Scripts, Testing, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
8 days ago

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  • 7 - 10 years industry expertise rn
  • Java and C/C++ programming (including network, multi-threaded, client-server programming where applicable) on Windows and Linux platforms rn
  • Batch File, Windows Script File, Unix Shell Scripting, Python Scripting rn
  • Basic understanding of relational database applications and creation of expressions using Structured Query Language (SQL) rn
  • Ability to design solutions to complex engineering problems rn

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Preferred Skills and Experience

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  • Platform Experience: Strong experience with Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes architecture. rn
  • Domain Knowledge: Experience with satellite ground station processing (planning, ground control, data processing). rn
  • Languages/Tools: Python, GitLab/Azure DevOps, JIRA/Confluence. rn
  • Testing: Functional, integration, regression, and performance testing expertise. rn
  • Active Security Clearance . rn
  • Certifications: RHCA, CKA, or CKAD. rn
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps principles rn

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#LI-Onsite

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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: $130,000-$150,000

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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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Readiness Delivered. 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.

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Kratos is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team in a dynamic, agile environment. This role implements a SecDevOps approach across the entire software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and operational support based on user feedback. The ideal candidate will work both independently and collaboratively to design, implement, and maintain software solutions while leveraging modern industry standards and providing clear status updates on design efforts. Key responsibilities include performing system integration to develop and deploy applications, as well as utilizing containerization tools like Kubernetes to manage and deploy services. Additionally, the role involves driving testing and automation by designing and maintaining automated test scripts within CI/CD pipelines and providing operational support through requirements verification, documentation, and troubleshooting in simulated environments.

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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/