Sr. Software Development/Architect Engineer

Ready for What's Next? Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting-edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers' toughest challenges. Our culture is fast-paced and innovative. We are a trusted partner-driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. Kratos is looking for a mid to senior level Software Development/Architect Engineer.

The position will support dynamic, agile projects implementing a SecDevOps approach across all phases of the software development lifecycle, to include design, development, test, and operational support / user feedback. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently as well as within a team setting on the design, implementation, and maintenance/troubleshooting of new and existing software solutions, primarily within the satellite command and control (C2) domain space. Knowledge of Container and Cloud implementations is a plus.

Kratos provides leading-edge capabilities for communication with satellites. This ranges from factory test to flight, from ground data networking to RF Links - commercial, intelligence, and defense users trust Kratos to solve their most difficult RF problems. For a more complete overview of our capabilities see http://www.kratosdefense.com/ .

This Sr Software Development/Architect Engineer position is a great opportunity based in Colorado Springs, CO.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Candidate must show ability to effectively communicate with various team members, customers, as well as communicate with vendor support
• Candidate must be able to leverage modern industry standard technologies in the engineered solutions and quickly and efficiently generate estimates and status of design efforts.
• This candidate may be expected to support more than one project at a time, bringing their knowledge and experience to help not only their primary project but others project address critical issues and challenges, and guide them to an effective resolution
• Effectively work with a cross functional engineering team
• Travel as necessary to support system integration, testing, and customer meetings
• Be a strong team player to the project team and to the organization

Willing to travel to provide customer support (typically 10% travel)

Required to either be able to obtain a TS/SCI, or currently have a TS/SCI

• Batchelor of Science in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, or related degree) and at least 10 years relevant work experience (willing to consider a range of work and educational levels)
• Java and C/C++ programming (including network, multi-threaded, client-server programming where applicable) on Linux platforms
• C++ backend implementations, driver development
• Experience in addressing race conditions
• Batch File, Python Scripting
• Solid understanding of relational database applications and creation of expressions
• Proven Docker/Container & Kubernetes design and implementation knowledge and experience
• Proven ability to design software solutions to complex engineering problems
• Proven ability to lead teams in software development, and mentor/coach newer software engineers
• Proven ability and experience in defining and developing requirements with customers, defining/architecting a solution to satisfy them, and developing the test methodology to verify them
• Ability to learn, take ownership, and deliver high-quality results in an unstructured environment
• Experience using Atlassian tools and working in an Agile software development environment
• CI/CD Pipeline Experience
• A self-starter and able to work in a fast paced execution environment, with small and large engineering project teams (an absolute must)
• Required to either be able to obtain a TS/SCI, or currently have a TS/SCI

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience and or knowledge of OpenShift, Kafka, AWS, Azure, implementations
• Basic knowledge of satellite operations, signal processing, digital communications theory, network communications,
• Oracle data base experience
• Unix Shell Scripting
• Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Lead Software Architecture Design experience
• RHEL 7.x & 8.x experience
• TS/SCI

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Competitive salary based on experience and education

Salary Range: $150,000-$180,000

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.