Software Engineer

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Glen Burnie, MD

Full Time

Senior

2 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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. The 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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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