Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Software Engineer
Kratos Defense and Security SolutionsUnited States2 days ago
Full-timeEngineering, Information Technology
Job Description

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. As part of the OpenSpace development team, the Software Engineer will be a valuable contributor to a web-based full-stack Agile Development Team with responsibilities that include:

  • Develops, troubleshoots, and debugs software programs for enhancements and new products.
  • Develops unit-level tests that ensure work product is of high quality
  • Authors software documentation for both internal and customer use
  • Reviews peer contributions as part of code reviews

Experience And Skills

  • Software development in Java and experience with C/C++
  • Experience developing unit tests with tools such as SonarQube or other code coverage tools
  • General knowledge with Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher
  • Basic understanding of web-based technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScirpt)
  • Build pipeline automation and packaging using tools such as Bamboo
  • General cloud knowledge with AWS or Azure
  • Familiarity with working in a SAFe Agile environment using Atlassian suite of tools such as Jira and Confluence or other similar collaboration tools

Preferred Skills And Experience

  • Expert software development experience in Java, C, and C++
  • Expert knowledge with Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher
  • Secure software development experience and implementation of best practices
  • Experience with Satellite Command and Control systems

Competitive salary based on experience and education

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.

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

Job Benefits

  • 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


Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative 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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