Software Engineer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Software Engineer to join our SATCOM and Space Ground System project team.

You will contribute to full-stack development on Linux-based systems using Python, TypeScript, and Angular, collaborating across agile teams to deliver customer-driven software. You will mentor junior engineers, participate in planning and testing, and help design robust solutions for complex engineering challenges, while aligning with security

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with TS/SCI eligibility.
• Experience with Python and TypeScript programming on Linux/RHEL.
• Frontend experience with Angular web framework.

Responsibilities

• Develop full-stack software using Python and TypeScript with Angular.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Support feature development and sustainment of existing codebase, including bug fixes.
• Peer review teammates' work.
• Participate in planning, design, testing, and deployment of SATCOM software.
• Create test cases and unit tests for software validation.
• Document design architecture and requirements traceability.
• Influence future development through trade studies.

Skills

Front-end development

Python

TypeScript

Linux

Tools

Angular

Docker

Git

GitLab

JIRA

Confluence

C/C++

Job description

• Salary : $130000 USD Annually - $150,000.00 USD Annually
• Years Of Experience : 007

Job Description

At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with fiscal and operational discipline. We work hard, we solve hard problems, and we look out for and take care of our customers, each other, and our families. Protecting and enabling our nation and global customers through innovative aerospace solutions is what motivates us. We continually build trusted relationships with our peers, our partners, and customers, and we take ownership for our actions—always doing the right thing. Kratos is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO for SATCOM and Space Ground System project support. The Software Engineer will be involved in full-stack development on Linux based systems in support of customer driven software development deliverables. This position requires an individual with experience working with Python, Typescript back-end and Angular web framework front-end to develop software while managing priorities and communication with multiple teams of software developers within an AGILE process.

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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

Job Duties

• Developing full-stack software using Python and Typescript with Angular web framework.
• Mentorship of junior engineers.
• Supporting new feature development as well as sustainment work of existing code base, including bug investigation and resolution.
• Peer reviewing fellow team member’s work.
• Participating in planning, prioritization, design, test, and deployment of SATCOM software.
• Developing test cases and unit tests to support software level validation efforts.
• Supporting documentation of design architecture, implementation, and requirements traceability.
• Influencing future development activities, including participation in trade studies related to hardware and software updates and improvements.

Experience and Skills

• US Citizen with TS/SCI eligibility
• The successful candidate must have advanced software development experience from school or industry to be proficient in the following:
• Experience with front end development tools (such as Angular web framework)
• Experience with Python and Typescript programming on Linux / RHEL platforms
• Ability to understand ICDs, Specifications, and Datasheets
• Ability to drive prioritization discussions based on customer needs and team workflow
• Ability to design solutions to complex engineering problems

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience with SATCOM systems, Antenna systems, and RF components
• Experience with Angular web framework
• Languages/Tools: Python, Typescript, Angular, C/C++, Docker, Git, GitLab, JIRA/Confluence.
• Scripting: Python, Shell
• Testing: Unit, regression, and performance testing expertise.
• Certifications: Security+

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

• 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as aprotected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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