Software Engineer

Job Description

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 is seeking a Software Development Engineer
. The position will support dynamic, agile projects implementing a Sec Dev Ops  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.

The candidate must be self‑motivated, a self‑learner, and able to work well within a dynamic schedule. They must demonstrate effective communication with various team members, customers, and vendor support, and be able to leverage modern industry‑standard technologies to deliver high‑quality results in an unstructured environment. The Software Development Engineer may support more than one project at a time, bringing their knowledge and experience to help not only their primary project but to support other projects addressing critical issues and challenges.

• 3-5 years software engineering
• BS in SE, CS, EE, CE, or other engineering equivalent
• Java and/or C/C++ programming
• Experience with both Linux and Windows platforms highly preferred
• Backend development experience with front‑end implementations
• Scripting in Python, Bash, Power Shell
• Ability to learn, take ownership, and deliver high‑quality results in an unstructured environment
• Experience using Atlassian tools
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment
• Experience in scoping effort to accomplish a task
• Ability to effectively work in a team (IPT) environment
• A minimum of an active SECRET clearance is required, with the ability to obtain a TS

• Network programming, Multi‑threaded programming and/or client‑server programming
• Experience in Sec/Dev/Ops design and implementation
• Docker/Container & Kubernetes design and implementation knowledge and experience on premise and cloud
• CI/CD Pipeline implementation
• Experience designing software solutions to complex engineering problems
• Experience leading teams in software development, and mentoring/coaching newer software engineers
  
  Experience defining and developing requirements with customers
• Experience designing/architecting a solution to satisfy them, and developing the test methodology to verify them
• TS Clearance
• Experience in GUI (frontend), can be in Java script, PHP or other
• Experience using Angular and/or React JS frameworks
• Experience in C#
• Solid understanding of SQL and relational database applications

• 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

Competitive salary based on experience and education. Salary Range: $130,000-$150,000.

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

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affi­ri­ative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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