Software Engineer

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

ESPP

PTO

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in Annapolis Junction, MD is seeking an innovative Software Engineer to join our team in person.

You will develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems across C++, Java, and Python for national security related programs. Responsibilities include analyzing requirements, implementing solutions, testing, and documenting to verify compliance with project standards while supporting best practices across the software lifecycle.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI w/Poly clearance required.
• Proficiency in C++, Java, and Python to implement algorithms.
• Ability to analyze requirements and support software development processes.
• Experience developing and integrating software in signal processing contexts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance software systems per documented requirements.
• Analyze user requirements to derive design and performance specs.
• Test, document, and ensure software meets project standards.
• Support software development processes and best practices on the project.

Skills

TS/SCI w/Poly

C++, Java, Python

Requirements analysis

Debugging

Testing & documentation

CI/CD

Tools

React/Angular/Vue.js

RESTful APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GovCloud

NumPy/SciPy/MATLAB

Skyfield/STK/GMAT

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Redis

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

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. Kratos is looking for an innovative Software Engineer to join our team in-person in Annapolis Junction, MD.

This position develops, maintains, and enhances complex software systems based on documented requirements. Key responsibilities include analyzing user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements, modifying or implementing software to meet those requirements, testing and documentation to verify that the software meets requirements, and supporting the various software development processes and best practices used on the project.This position develops, maintains, and enhances software systems based on documented requirements. Key responsibilities include assisting software development teams to analyze user requirements, modifying or implementing software to meet those requirements under general supervision, performing testing and documentation to verify that the software meets requirements, and following the various software development processes and best practices used on the project. This position is contingent based on award.

Experience And Skills

• TS/SCI w/Poly
• Design, develop, and modify software in languages such as C++, Java, and Python to implement algorithms and add new features in support of signal processing systems
• Analyze user and system requirements, investigate problem areas, and develop software solutions by evaluating system flows and data usage
• Debug and correct software defects, adapt software to new hardware or operating environments, and integrate components into existing systems under general supervision
• Develop and execute test procedures, implement database interfaces, and write or review software and system documentation
• Support process improvement by following documentation and development standards, and contribute to team coordination as appropriate to the project

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Exposure to satellite communications concepts including link budgets, modulation/demodulation, basic RF measurements, common satellite communications equipment and operations
• Initial experience with RF signal processing techniques and working with IQ data using tools such as NumPy, SciPy, or MATLAB
• Familiarity with geolocation techniques such as time/frequency difference of arrival (TDOA/FDOA) and basic satellite orbit mechanics concepts including TLE propagation (SGP4/SDP4), pass prediction, or tools such as Skyfield, STK, or GMAT
• Experience with web application development using modern frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js) with RESTful API backends, including basic data visualization libraries for geospatial or signal data display
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud) including containerized deployment (Docker, Kubernetes) and basic participation in CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to message-oriented architectures or streaming data frameworks (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis) for real-time or near-real-time signal processing

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

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