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Job Descriptions:

Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a mid to senior level Software Development Engineer Manager. The position will support dynamic, agile projects implementing a SecDevOps approach across all phases of the software development lifecycle, to include design, development, test, and operational support / user feedback. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently as well as within a team setting on the design, implementation, and maintenance/troubleshooting of new and existing software solutions, primarily within the satellite command and control (C2) domain space. Knowledge of Container and Cloud implementations is a plus.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

+ Candidate must show ability to effectively communicate with various team members, customers, as well as communicate with vendor support

+ Candidate must be able to leverage modern industry standard technologies in the engineered solutions and quickly and efficiently generate estimates and status of design efforts.

+ Canidate must be able to manage hiring, performance reviews, training requirements, morale, and disciplinary actions for the software team

+ This candidate may be expected to support more than one project at a time, bringing their knowledge and experience to help not only their primary project but others project address critical issues and challenges, and guide them to an effective resolution

+ Effectively work with a cross functional engineering team

+ Travel as necessary to support system integration, testing, and customer meetings

+ Be a strong team player and leader to the project team and to the organization

+ Willing to travel to provide customer support (typically 10% travel)

+ Required to either be able to obtain a TS/SCI, or currently have a TS/SCI

Required Experience:

+ Bachelor of Science in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, or related degree) and at least 10 years relevant work experience (willing to consider a range of work and educational levels)

+ Java and C/C++ programming (including network, multi-threaded, client-server programming where applicable) on Linux platforms

+ C++ backend implementations, driver development

+ Proven ability to design software solutions to complex engineering problems & accurately estimate the effort to get them accomplished

+ Proven ability to lead teams in software development, and mentor/coach newer software engineers

+ Proven ability and experience in defining and developing requirements with customers, defining/architecting a solution to satisfy them, and developing the test methodology to verify them

+ Long-term team readiness, skill development, compliance with internal policies, and ensuring systems are properly provisioned and maintained

+ Manages hiring, performance reviews, training requirements, morale, and disciplinary actions for the software team

+ Ability to learn, take ownership, and deliver high-quality results in an unstructured environment

+ Experience using Atlassian tools and working in an Agile software development environment

+ CI/CD Pipeline Experience

+ A self-starter and able to work in a fast paced execution environment, with small and large engineering project teams (an absolute must)

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

Preferred Skills and Experience

+ Experience and or knowledge of OpenShift, Kafka, AWS, Azure, implementations

+ Basic knowledge of satellite operations, signal processing, digital communications theory, network communications,

+ Oracle data base experience

+ Unix Shell Scripting

+ Structured Query Language (SQL)

+ Lead Software Architecture Design experience

+ TS/SCI

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.

Competitive salary based on experience and education Salary Range: M2 $120k – $170k or M3 $150k – $200k

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.

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

Keyword: SATCOM SW Development/Architecture Engineer, SW Architect Engineer, SATCOM Ground System Development/Architect Engineer, SW Development/Architect Engineer, Career development, Directing and Training

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.

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From: Kratos Defense