Software Engineer, Lead

Kratos Space Training & Cyber; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our in-person team in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will lead software development teams to analyze user requirements, derive design and performance specifications, and oversee software modifications to meet those requirements.

The role requires TS/SCI with Full Poly clearance, experience in C++, Java, and Python, and a track record of advancing software development processes.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Full Poly clearance required.
• Design, develop, and modify software in languages such as C++, Java, and Python to implement algorithms and improve system performance.
• Analyze user and system requirements, investigate problem areas, and develop solutions considering system flows, data usage, and performance standards.
• Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure work aligns with the software development process.
• Debug and correct software defects, adapt software to new hardware or environments, and oversee integration of major components.
• Develop and execute test procedures, implement database interfaces, and approve software and system documentation.
• Support process improvement by implementing new documentation and development standards, and serve as a team leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development teams to analyze user requirements and derive design and performance specifications.
• Oversee modification or implementation of software to meet requirements and validate testing and documentation.
• Improve software development processes and best practices used on the project.
• Ensure components integrate smoothly into existing systems and perform quality control.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Linux

Kafka

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Git

RESTful API

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS

Azure

Geolocation

Signal Processing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Redis

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Shell scripting

RESTful API

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS

Azure

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 actionsialways striving to do the right thing.

Kratos is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our team in-person in Annapolos Junction, MD. This position develops, maintains, and enhances complex software systems based on documented requirements. Key responsibilities include leading software development teams to analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements, overseeing the modification or implementation of software to meet those requirements, validating testing and documentation to verify that the software meets requirements, and improving the various software development processes and best practices used on the project. This position is contingent based on award.

Keyword: C++, Java, Python, Linux, Skyfield, STK, GMAT, database, Kafka, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, shell scripting, satellite, geolocation, TDOA, FDOA, SIGINT, signal processing, DSP, algorithms, Git, Agile, Scrum

Required Experience

• TS/SCI with Full Poly
• Design, develop, and modify software in languages such as C++, Java, and Python to implement algorithms and improve system performance, and perform quality control and reviews on the software developed by the team
• Analyze user and system requirements, investigate problem areas, and develop solutions by evaluating system flows, data usage, hardware/software tradeoffs (COTs/GOTs), and performance standards
• Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process used on any particular project
• Debug and correct software defects, adapt software to new hardware or operating environments, and oversee the integration of major components into existing systems
• Develop and execute test procedures, implement database interfaces and queries, and approve software and system documentation for the team
• Support process improvement by implementing new documentation and development standards, and serve as a team leader at the level appropriate to the software development process being used
• Minimum 14 years experience with BS degree

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Advanced experience with satellite communications concepts including link budgets, modulation/demodulation, and the integration of common satellite communications equipment and operations
• Demonstrated expertise in RF signal processing techniques and the analysis of IQ data using tools such as NumPy, SciPy, or MATLAB
• Comprehensive understanding of geolocation techniques (TDOA/FDOA), estimation theory, and coordinate reference systems, with the ability to model satellite orbit mechanics and doppler estimation
• Experience leading web application development using modern frameworks and RESTful API backends, including complex data visualization for geospatial or signal data display
• Proficiency in architecting cloud-native solutions (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud) including orchestration (Kubernetes), infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and automated CI/CD pipeline design
• Experience designing and implementing message-oriented architectures or streaming data frameworks (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis) for high-throughput signal processing and data distribution