Software Engineer

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. iWe proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actionsialways striving to do the right thing.

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.

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

Preferred Skills and Experience

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

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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.

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

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 offeringsifrom 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. i