Test Engineer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Boulder, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$95,000–$145,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Aerospace and Defense, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Control Systems, Dental Insurance, Documentation Plan, Emulators, Functional Testing, Government, Government Acquisitions, Integration Testing, Internet Security, Leading Edge Technology, Linux Operating System, Maintain Compliance, Operational Support, Oscilloscope, Performance Testing, Problem Solving Skills, Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Registered Nurse (RN), Regression Testing, Requirements Validation/Verification, Secret Clearance, Software Testing, Spectrum Analyzers, Stock Purchase Plans, Support Documentation, System Integration (SI), System Test, System Validation, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Equipment, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Program, Test Scripts, Testing, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Vector Network Analyzers, Vision Plan, Wide Area Network (WAN)
LOCATION
Boulder, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago

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  • Software testing background rn
  • Understanding of DevSecOps rn
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently and with others rn
  • Ability to articulate technical concepts orally and in written form rn
  • Experience developing formal test documentation (plans, procedures, reports) rn
  • Proficiency in Python or other programming languages for test automation rn
  • Proficiency with Linux operating system rn
  • Familiarity with enterprise, cloud-based, or containerized architectures rn
  • Current Secret level clearance required rn
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM fields rn
  • 2-5+ years of experience in software or system testing within DoD or mission-critical environments rn

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Preferred Skills and Experience

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  • Background in space ground systems, mission processing, or command-and-control systems rn
  • Experience with FORGE MDPAF rn
  • Familiarity with commercial test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzer, Vector Network Analyzer, Oscilloscope, WAN Emulator, etc. rn
  • Experience supporting developmental and operational test in a government acquisition environment rn

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Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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#LI-Onsite

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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: $95,000-$145,000

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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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Readiness Delivered. Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting-edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers' toughest challenges. Our culture is fast-paced and innovative. We are a trusted partner-driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves.

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Kratos is seeking Systems Integration Test Engineers for a large space ground system program. This role is responsible for testing enterprise software applications deployed on the FORGE Mission Data Processing Application Framework (MDPAF) and integrated with Kratos' OpenSpace OpsCenter platform. The engineer will develop and execute formal test documentation, support requirements verification, participate in operational test events, and implement automated testing solutions to ensure mission readiness.

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Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

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  • Develop test plans, test cases, and detailed test procedures for applications deployed on FORGE MDPAF and integrated with Kratos OpenSpace OpsCenter. rn
  • Execute functional, integration, regression, and performance test procedures. rn
  • Verify software and system requirements during contractor-led test events. rn
  • Draft formal test reports and document discrepancies; track issues to resolution. rn
  • Participate in system validation and operational test activities. rn
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Python or other programming languages. rn
  • Collaborate with developers, systems engineers, cybersecurity, and government stakeholders to ensure compliance with Space Force standards and mission objectives. rn

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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/