Software Development Engineering Manager
Ready for What's Next? 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 actions-always striving to do the right thing. Kratos is looking 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.
Kratos provides leading-edge capabilities for communication with satellites. This ranges from factory test to flight, from ground data networking to RF Links - commercial, intelligence, and defense users trust Kratos to solve their most difficult RF problems. For a more complete overview of our capabilities see http://www.kratosdefense.com/ .
This Software Development Engineer Manager position is a great opportunity based in Colorado Springs, CO.
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.
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
Batchelor 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
Experience in addressing software race conditions
Batch File, Python Scripting
Solid understanding of relational database applications and creation of expressions
Proven Docker/Container & Kubernetes design and implementation knowledge and experience
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
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.
Desired 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
RHEL 7.x & 8.x experience
TS/SCI
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Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $150,000-$180,000
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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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.
Kratos provides leading-edge capabilities for communication with satellites. This ranges from factory test to flight, from ground data networking to RF Links - commercial, intelligence, and defense users trust Kratos to solve their most difficult RF problems. For a more complete overview of our capabilities see http://www.kratosdefense.com/ .
This Software Development Engineer Manager position is a great opportunity based in Colorado Springs, CO.
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.
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
Batchelor 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
Experience in addressing software race conditions
Batch File, Python Scripting
Solid understanding of relational database applications and creation of expressions
Proven Docker/Container & Kubernetes design and implementation knowledge and experience
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
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.
Desired 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
RHEL 7.x & 8.x experience
TS/SCI
#LI-Onsite
Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $150,000-$180,000
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.
Apply Now