Software Engineer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Colorado Springs, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$106,000–$140,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Bash Scripting, Billing, Budgeting, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Communication Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Customer/Client Research, Dental Insurance, Electrical Engineering, Git, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Java, JavaScript, Leading Edge Technology, Multithreaded Programming, Network Programming, Operational Support, PHP Scripting Language (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Program Planning, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Registered Nurse (RN), Reimbursement, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Server Programming/Applications, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Splunk, Stock Purchase Plans, System Operations, System Test, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Test Automation, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Scripts, Test Tools, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vision Plan, Windows PowerShell
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago

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  • BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or engineering equivalent rn
  • 2-5 years industry experience rn
  • Experience with Java programming (including network, multi-threaded, client-server programming) to include code reviews rn
  • Experience working in an Agile software development environment rn
  • Experience designing and scoping solutions to complex engineering problems given a set of input parameters and goals rn
  • Self-motivated and comfortable with working with multiple groups of developers, systems engineers, and testers rn
  • Familiarity with using scripting languages, such as Python, Bash, and/or Power Shell rn
  • Familiarity with Configuration Management tools (e.g., Git, Atlassian tools, Nexus, CM Pro, etc.) rn

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Preferred Skills and Experience

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  • Familiarity with cloud-based (specifically AWS) and Kubernetes-enabled applications rn
  • Familiarity with automated test scripting and tools (e.g, Bamboo, Behave) rn
  • Experience with C/C++ programming (including network, multi-threaded, client-server programming) rn
  • Experience in UX/UI development (frontend), can be in Javascript, PHP or other rn
  • Experience in satellite ground systems, specifically with real-time command and control (C2), ground communications, and antenna systems rn
  • Experience with SecDevOps processes and tools (e.g., Sonarqube, Splunk, Syft, etc.) rn

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#LI-Hybrid

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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.

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Competitive salary based on experience and education

Salary Range: $106.000-$140,000

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Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

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

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  • Education Reimbursement

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About the Company

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) is a specialized Technology Company providing mission critical products, solutions and services for United States National Security. Kratos' core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. Kratos' areas of expertise include Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, satellite communications, electronic warfare, unmanned systems, hypersonic systems, directed and high power energy systems, electromagnetic railgun, missile defense, cyber warfare, cybersecurity, information assurance, and critical infrastructure security. Kratos has primarily an engineering and technically oriented work force of approximately 3,100. Substantially all of Kratos' work is performed on a military base, in a secure facility or at a critical infrastructure location.

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
WEBSITE
http://www.kratosdefense.com/