Lead Real-Time Software Engineer III

Kratos Unmanned Systems; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS), a division of Kratos Defense, is seeking a Software Engineer III to develop and maintain real-time software for unmanned systems. The role emphasizes rigorous design, code quality, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a defense environment.

Responsibilities include requirements decomposition, design reviews, flight test support, and progress reporting. Travel may be required; U.S.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Understanding of real-time software and systems requirements.
• Knowledge of software development life-cycle processes.
• Ability to document software requirements clearly.
• Willingness to travel as necessary.
• Ability to work cross-functionally to meet program needs.
• Ability to handle sensitive information per government standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possible requirement to obtain/maintain U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develops product software following KUAS policies and best-practices.
• Writes software requirements, test descriptions, and design documents.
• Designs, implements, tests, and documents software per specifications.
• Contributes to design reviews and technical interchange meetings.
• Participates in code reviews and verifies change compliance.
• Supports flight testing, data reduction, and reporting.
• Participates in planning, estimation, and progress tracking.
• Aids in collecting software development metrics and process improvements.

Skills

OOP principles

Real-time software

C/C++

SDLC

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Security clearance readiness

Education

BS in Computer Science/Engineering or related

Job description

Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS), a division of Kratos Defense, is seeking a Software Engineer III to develop and maintain real-time software for unmanned systems. The role emphasizes rigorous design, code quality, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a defense environment.

Responsibilities include requirements decomposition, design reviews, flight test support, and progress reporting. Travel may be required; U.S.