Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Round Rock, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Avionics, C++ Programming Language, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Control Systems, Dental Insurance, DoD Secret Clearance, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Government, Object Oriented Development, Object Oriented Software, Peripheral Hardware, Regulatory Compliance, Simulation, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Stock Purchase Plans, System Test, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Test Design, Test Lab, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Trade Studies, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Round Rock, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Required:

  • A bachelor''s or master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or other engineering degree with demonstrable experience in software development

  • Five years or more of relevant experience developing software for embedded systems

  • Proficient in developing software using object-oriented C++

  • A U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher (or the ability to obtain such a clearance)

  • Self-directed, sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and can work effectively in a dynamic environment

  • Results-oriented, sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

Preferred:

  • Experience designing and implementing feedback control systems

  • Experience working within the aerospace and defense industry

  • Experience with safety-critical/mission-critical development

  • Application development for Linux-based embedded environments

  • Experience with software development under DO-178C processes

  • Modeling and simulation of systems using Simulink

  • Test and measurement systems design

  • Systems engineering experience

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  • 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

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Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Developing software for new and existing systems for aircraft and aircraft test systems

  • Integrating and testing software on aircraft and in virtual high-fidelity simulation environments and supporting flight test activities

  • Developing design documentation for internal and external use

  • Working in adherence to 5-D Systems software development process

  • Developing software test plans and procedures to demonstrate compliance with system requirements

  • Participating in planning, designing, testing, and deployment of moderately complex, engineered systems and software to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements

  • Peer reviewing fellow team members' work

  • Supporting trade studies and performing design research and explorations

  • Ability to travel to support job duties (<25%)

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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/