Software Engineer, Associate Principal

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Geographic Information Systems C++ (Programming Language) Software Documentation Continuous Integration Data Display Debuggers Data Distribution Service Python (Programming Language) MATLAB NumPy RabbitMQ Redis
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SciPy Signal Processing Software Engineering Software Requirements Analysis Data Streaming Usage Tracking Apache Kafka

Job description

  • Architect, develop, and modify complex software systems in languages such as C++, Java, and Python to implement algorithms and establish the quality control standards for the software developed by the project
  • Direct the analysis of user and system requirements and develop solutions by evaluating system-wide flows, data usage, hardware/software tradeoffs (COTs/GOTs), and performance standards
  • Govern multiple software development teams and ensure work is aligned with the overarching software development lifecycle and project milestones
  • Consult on high-level software defects, architect the integration of complex components, and ensure system-wide compatibility
  • Establish testing methodologies and serve as the final authority for all software and system documentation reviews
  • Drive process improvement by defining the development standards for the project and serving as the primary technical lead for the software development process
  • Minimum 14 years with BS degree

Requirements

  • Mastery of satellite communications concepts and the ability to define requirements for modulation/demodulation and complex RF measurement systems
  • Subject matter expertise in RF signal processing and the development of custom algorithms for working with IQ data using tools such as NumPy, SciPy, or MATLAB
  • Authority on geolocation techniques (TDOA/FDOA) and estimation theory, providing technical direction for satellite orbit mechanics, TLE propagation, and orbital modeling tools
  • Experience directing the architecture of full-stack web applications and geospatial data visualization frameworks for large-scale signal data display
  • Experience leading the strategy for cloud-native or hybrid on-premise environments, including enterprise-wide containerization, infrastructure as code, and CI/CD governance
  • Expertise in architecting enterprise-scale message-oriented architectures or streaming data frameworks (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis) for real-time signal processing and global data distribution

Benefits & conditions

  • 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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