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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Test Engineer SPY - **Company:** Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Software Quality, Embedded Software, Github, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Requirements Traceability, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), System Testing, Test Case, Test Data, Windchill, Scripting, Software Verification, Test Scripts, Gitlab, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Rancher, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket, Software Performance, Atlassian Bamboo, Docker, Jenkins, Artifactory - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c0a279a9-4941-4ace-b122-6bc1e4561d18 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. * Minimum of 5 years of experience in software test engineering, software verification and validation, or related software development lifecycle roles. * Strong understanding of software development and test lifecycle processes, including requirements analysis, test planning, test case development, execution, and verification. * Experience testing complex defense or embedded software systems, ideally within radar, signal processing, or other mission-critical electronic systems. * Familiarity with automated test frameworks, scripting, and test tools used for software validation (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Jenkins, or equivalent). * Ability to develop and execute detailed test plans, test procedures, and test reports to verify software performance against system and software requirements. * Experience working within structured configuration management and requirements traceability environments (e.g., Windchill, Cameo, DOORS, Jira, or similar tools). * Strong communication, collaboration, and technical writing skills with the ability to clearly document test results and software defects. * Active Secret Clearance PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: * Build pipeline automation using tools such as Atlassian Bamboo or Azure DevOps, Atlassian Bitbucket or GitHub or GitLab and JFrog Artifactory * Expert knowledge with Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher * Experience developing/conducting tests related to scalability and performance and addressing found issues ## 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. As part of the OpenSpace Test team, the Software Test Engineer will support test activities within the development organization. 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