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Software Engineer Job at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in Glen Burnie

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Glen Burnie, MD, United States, 21060

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Kratos Defense Rocket Support Services is seeking a Software Engineer to participate in flight software, ground support software and hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) simulation software development for thrust vector guided suborbital launch vehicles, attitude control systems, and hypersonic projects. Ideal applicant will contribute to all elements of software development including requirements generation, software implementation, verification and validation, and documentation. May require up to 25% travel to support launch operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Help identify, refine and document appropriate software specifications.
  • Implement concise and efficient software solutions.
  • Identify and document objective evidence that software meets mission requirements and is flight ready.
  • Provide software test plans, test procedures and test reports.
  • Design and conduct software unit tests.
  • Track software defects from detection to resolution.
  • Design and conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing of flight components.
  • Participate in full system integration tests.
  • Review results of nominal, off-nominal, and Monte Carlo trajectory simulations to confirm compliance with mission requirements.

Required Experience:

JOB SKILLS:

  • Proficient in C/C++ and Python.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Must be U.S. citizen with ability to obtain Secret clearance, active clearance preferred
  • Previous experience working on all stages of software verification and validation.
  • Previous experience working with embedded software systems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
  • 5+ years relevant professional experience

Preferred -

  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering
  • 3+ years of aerospace experience


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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If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.

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Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology

  • Industries

    Defense and Space Manufacturing

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