Software Development Engineering Manager

Job Descriptions :

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

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

Required Experience :

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

Active Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS / SCI

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.

Keyword : SATCOM SW Development / Architecture Engineer, RF SW Architect Engineer, SATCOM Ground System Development / Architect Engingeer, SW Development / Architect Engineer

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class.

All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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Salary : $150,000 - $180,000