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Software Development Engineer

Company:
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Inc.
Location:
Colorado Springs, CO
Posted:
March 03, 2026
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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 Software Development Engineer . 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.

The candidate must be self-motivated, be a self-learner, and able to work well within a dynamic schedule. 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 be able to provide status of design efforts. The Software Development Engineer 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 be able to sup other projects address critical issues and challenges.

Experience and Skills

3-5 years software engineering

BS in SE, CS, EE, CE, or other engineering equivalent

Java and/or C/C++ programming

Experience with both Linux and Windows platforms highly preferred

Backend development experience with front-end implementations

Scripting in Python, Bash, Power Shell

Ability to learn, take ownership, and deliver high-quality results in an unstructured environment

Experience using Atlassian tools

Experience working in an Agile software development environment

Experience in scoping effort to accomplish a task

Ability to effectively working in a team (IPT) environment

A minimum of an active SECRET clearance is required, with the ability to obtain a TS

Preferred Skills and Experience

Network programming, Multi-threaded programming and/or client-server programming

Experience in Sec/Dev/Ops design and implementation

Docker/Container & Kubernetes design and implementation knowledge and experience on premise and cloud

CI/CD Pipeline implementation

Experience designing software solutions to complex engineering problems

Experience leading teams in software development, and mentoring/coaching newer software engineers

Experience defining and developing requirements with customers

Experience designing/architecting a solution to satisfy them, and developing the test methodology to verify them

TS Clearance

Experience in GUI (frontend), can be in Javascript, PHP or other

Experience using Angular and/or React JS frameworks

Experience in C#

Solid understanding of SQL and relational database applications

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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: $130,000-$150,000

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

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