Software Engineer, Senior

Annapolis Junction, MD, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago
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Skills

  • Software Design
  • Testing
  • Software Development
  • C++
  • Java
  • Python
  • Algorithms
  • System Requirements
  • COTS
  • Debugging
  • Computer Hardware
  • Database
  • Interfaces
  • System Documentation
  • Process Improvement
  • Documentation
  • Team Leadership
  • Budget
  • Satellite Communications
  • RF
  • IQ
  • NumPy
  • MATLAB
  • Satellite
  • Mechanics
  • TLE
  • Estimating
  • Web Development
  • React.js
  • AngularJS
  • Vue.js
  • RESTful
  • Flask
  • Django
  • Spring Framework
  • Data Visualization
  • D3.js
  • Plotly
  • Cloud Computing
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Terraform
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Streaming
  • Apache Kafka
  • RabbitMQ
  • Redis
  • Real-time
  • Signal Processing
  • Distribution
  • Insurance

Summary

Job Description

Readiness Delivered. 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 an innovative Senior Software Engineer to join our team in-person in Annapolos Junction, MD.

This position develops, maintains, and enhances complex software systems based on documented requirements. Key responsibilities include analyzing user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements, modifying or implementing software to meet those requirements, testing and documentation to verify that the software meets requirements, and supporting the various software development processes and best practices used on the project.

Experience and Skills

  • TS/SCI w/Poly
  • Design, develop, and modify software in languages such as C++, Java, and Python to implement algorithms, add new features, and improve system performance in support of signal processing systems
  • Analyze user and system requirements, investigate problem areas, and develop software solutions by evaluating system flows, data usage, hardware/software tradeoffs (COTs/GOTs), and performance standards
  • Debug and correct complex software defects, adapt software to new hardware or operating environments, and lead the integration of components into existing systems
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test procedures, implement database interfaces and queries, and write or review software and system documentation
  • Support process improvement by providing recommendations on documentation and development standards, and contribute to team coordination as appropriate to the project, to include serving as a task lead
  • Minimum 14 years experience with BS degree. Minimum 18 years experience without a BS degree.


Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Experience with satellite communications concepts including link budgets, modulation/demodulation, basic RF measurements, common satellite communications equipment and operations
  • Proficiency in RF signal processing techniques and working with IQ data using tools such as NumPy, SciPy, or MATLAB
  • Working knowledge of geolocation techniques such as TDOA/FDOA, including estimation theory and coordinate reference systems, and experience with satellite orbit mechanics concepts including TLE propagation and doppler estimation
  • Experience with web application development using modern frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js) with RESTful API backends (Flask, Django, Spring Boot), including data visualization libraries (D3.js, Plotly, Cesium)
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud) including containerized deployment (Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure as code (Terraform), and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with message-oriented architectures or streaming data frameworks (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis) for real-time or near-real-time signal processing and data distribution pipelines


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
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10152085
  • Position Id: 85347-368015
  • Posted 3 hours ago

Company Info

About Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Inc.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. develops and delivers a wide range of products, services and solutions that support government and commercial customers around the world. We specialize in delivering mission-critical systems, advanced technologies and engineering solutions in areas ranging from unmanned solutions to space systems, secure communications, C5ISR, training and more. With offices across the United States and in technology centers around the globe, our people are dedicated to solving complex challenges that demand creative, innovative thinking.

Kratos offers a competitive Benefits package including a 401(k) plan with an employer match and an employee stock purchase program.

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