Software Engineering Assistant 1

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking an entry level Software Test Technician in Fort Walton Beach, FL. The role involves performing audits and tests of software products according to test plans, debugging defects, and preparing product evaluation reports.

It requires learning company policies and working under supervision. The candidate will perform both automated and manual testing, assist in writing test procedures, and support software documentation and RTM updates.

Qualifications

• AS degree or technical school credentials or equivalent experience required.
• 0-2 years of software development or related field experience.
• DoD 8570 Baseline Certification with IAT Level I within 6 months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Perform formal and informal software testing to verify quality and reliability for product requirements.
• Conduct both automated and manual testing of applications.
• Create and execute test assets, report errors, and analyze results.
• Assist in writing/updating software test procedures and documentation.
• Support requirements specifications and RTM updates.
• Assist with OS security patches and related maintenance.

Skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Agile

Documentation

Education

AS degree

Technical school credentials

Equivalent experience

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

MS Word

Job description

Job Level : Entry Level (less than 2 years)

Level of Education : 2 year degree

Job Type : Full-Time/Regular

Date Updated : 08/20/2026

Years of Experience : Up to 2 Years

Starting Date : Invalid Date

Travel Requirement :

Compensation :

Capabilities : Unmanned Systems

Salary : $0

Years Of Experience : 001

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Performs audits and tests of software products in accordance with software test plans and procedures. Debugs and characterizes defects, providing detailed configuration and descriptions of passing and failing test for product evaluation reports. Has knowledge of commonly used software languages, development tools, development concepts, practices, and general engineering released support activities. Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks. Works on assignments that are routine in nature, requiring limited judgement. Has little to no role in decision-making. Normally receive detailed instructions on all work. Works under immediate supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform formal and informal software testing to verify quality and reliability for product requirements
• Conduct both automated and manual testing of applications
• Complete test asset creation, test execution, error reporting, analysis, and reporting on testing outcomes
• Assist in writing and developing software test procedures
• Assist in writing / updating requirements specifications and Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)
• Assist in writing / updating software user manuals / documentation
• Assist in the assessment of requirements for testability
• Perform and assist hardware and software integration tasks
• Collect / record engineering test data toward a given objective
• Continue training/education to develop software skills to support MSI software test applications
• Must be at assigned worksite during assigned hours 100% of time; less PTO, FML/STD/LTD

Other Job Functions

• Perform formal and informal software testing to verify quality and reliability for product requirements
• Conduct both automated and manual testing of applications
• Perform the duties / role as the Remote‑Control Operator (RCO) during integration / formal testing events for Ground Vehicles to include Remote Control Truck Mounted Attenuator (RCTMA)
• Plan and execute testing following agile principles
• Assist with information security functions that include designing, developing, and implementing highly secure network solutions
• Assist with annual review of each accredited system / subsystem IA controls according to NIST SP 800-53
• Assist with maintaining an Authority to operate (ATO) certification to the RMF Confidentiality Integrity and Availability (CIA) and Certification Level (CL) for a system / subsystem
• Assist with OS security patch updates, device driver updates, and BIOS firmware updates
• Assist with Antivirus updates
• Maintain integrity of customer, military and company standards and requirements during development activities
• Support design reviews, program reviews, and other presentations to the customer to include development of presentation material and taking meeting minutes
• Perform other work‑related tasks or assignments as directed by supervisor or project lead

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• None

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules
• Ability to read, write and develop intelligible instructions, procedures and software development documentation
• Ability to collaborate / work with a multi‑functional team in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong and pronounced problem solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of Software Lifecycle Management to include development, configuration control, and release management
• Basic understanding of CUI data and appropriate marking / labeling
• Ability to drive towards goals and milestones while valuing and maintaining as strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of the Agile software project management and development processes to include Scrum and/or Kanban and the ability to work within a project team following this process
• Working knowledge of advanced test equipment operations and related uses and safeguards preferred
• Working knowledge of DOD-STD software development requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• AS degree, technical school credentials in related technical field or equivalent experience
• 0-2 years of experience in software development or related field
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification with a minimum of IAT Level I within 6 months of being placed into the role assisting Cybersecurity
• Basic understanding / experience with development / testing of software applications / systems
• Basic understanding / experience with testing, maintenance of RF or radar system sand airborne command, control, and telemetry systems preferred
• Basic experience with operating National Instruments LabVIEW / TestStand applications preferred
• Basic experience with operating test equipment (i.e., Power Supplies, Oscilloscopes, RF Power Sensors, etc.) preferred
• Basic experience running test scripts to support testing activities
• Basic understanding / experience with embedded systems preferred
• Basic experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams
• Basic experience with Software Lifecycle Management / Collaboration tools (e.g., Git, Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Confluence, Requirements Yogi, etc.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office and production environment
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones)
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to travel, foreign and/or domestic 10% of the time in support of customer products

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

A REVIEW OF THIS CLASSIFICATION HAS EXCLUDED THE MARGINAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSIFICATION THAT ARE INCIDENTAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF FUNDAMENTAL JOB JUTIES. ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THIS JOB PROFICIENTLY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

EEO/M/F/D/V

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• 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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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 a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.