Cleared System Test Engineer

Job Description

Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. Kratos is seeking a System Test Engineer to join an exciting team of test engineers that will be shaping the future of a growing spacecraft ground system solution. The successful candidate will support the testing of both new and existing applications for the Command and Control Systems - Consolidated (CCS-C) ground system as part of the CSAR program. The candidate will play a critical role in a fast paced, agile, software development environment and will provide quality solutions in support of the warfighter.

The qualified candidate will be part of a team responsible for testing COTS applications, custom software, and satellite specific data products in an integrated environment for the latest evolution in satellite ground systems. Applications are hosted on Oracle Linux platforms which serve as virtual machines. Primary responsibilities include preparing and executing formal acceptance tests as well as evaluating software maintenance changes. Collaboration with developers and integrators is integral in determining appropriate validation and regression tests for execution. Effective communication of test status is required during test periods. Application of software CM practices is crucial in this position. Supporting the on-site technical advisory team with user acceptance testing and problem diagnosis is a secondary responsibility.

• Candidate must show ability to effectively communicate with various team members, customers, as well as communicate with vendor support
• Develops and improves operation procedures, scripts, for system testing
• Define and propose SATCOM operational and operator requirements and design approaches to satisfy them
• Interface with the customer and operational users to define operational requirements
• Effectively work with a cross functional engineering team
• Be a strong team player

Experience and Skills

• Current Security+ Certification or required within 6 months of hire.
• Software testing background
• Understanding of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Candidate must be self-motivated and capable of working independently and with others.
• Candidate must be able to articulate technical concepts orally and in written form.
• Current Secret level clearance required
• Required to either be able to obtain a TS/SCI, or currently have a TS/SCI

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 5 to 7 years' experience in Telemetry and Commanding of spacecrafts and/or EPOCH Product Suite
• Knowledge of Command and Control Consolidated (CCS-C) system
• Knowledge of Air Force Test Regulations and experience in Air Force formal testing is a plus
• Current Top Secret level clearance, with SCI eligibility

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

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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.

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000

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.

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

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement