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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Salary:** $130,000 - $150,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Datasheets, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Human-Computer Interaction, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Satcom, Requirements Traceability, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Application Frameworks, Scripting, Performance Testing, Backend, Gitlab, Git, AngularJS, Front End Software Development, Docker
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-colorado-springs-co--ee6c25fe-21ca-4340-9860-36c5b2732c1f

## About the Role

Software Engineering, United States Citizen, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Top Secret Clearance, Software Development, Programming Tools, Web Application Framework, User Interface Tools, AngularJS, Python Programming/Scripting Language, * The successful candidate must have advanced software development experience from school or industry to be proficient in the following:

 * Experience with front end development tools (such as Angular web framework)
 * Experience with Python and Typescript programming on Linux / RHEL platforms
 * Experience using debugging tools
 * Ability to understand ICDs, Specifications, and Datasheets
 * Ability to drive prioritization discussions based on customer needs and team workflow
 * Ability to design solutions to complex engineering problems

Preferred Skills/Experience:

 * Experience with SATCOM systems, Antenna systems, and RF components
 * Experience with Angular web framework
 * Languages/Tools: Python, Typescript, Angular, C/C++, Docker, Git, GitLab, JIRA/Confluence.
 * Scripting: Python, Shell
 * Testing: Unit, regression, and performance testing expertise.
 * Certifications: Security+

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## Description

At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with fiscal and operational discipline. We work hard, we solve hard problems, and we look out for and take care of our customers, each other, and our families. Protecting and enabling our nation and global customers through innovative aerospace solutions is what motivates us. We continually build trusted relationships with our peers, our partners, and customers, and we take ownership for our actions-always doing the right thing. Kratos is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO for SATCOM and Space Ground System project support. The Software Engineer will be involved in full-stack development on Linux based systems in support of customer driven software development deliverables. This position requires an individual with experience working with Python, Typescript back-end and Angular web framework front-end to develop software while managing priorities and communication with multiple teams of software
developers within an AGILE process., * Developing full-stack software using Python and Typescript with Angular web framework.

 * Mentorship of junior engineers.
 * Supporting new feature development as well as sustainment work of existing code base, including bug investigation and resolution.
 * Peer reviewing fellow team member's work.
 * Participating in planning, prioritization, design, test, and deployment of SATCOM software.
 * Developing test cases and unit tests to support software level validation efforts.
 * Supporting documentation of design architecture, implementation, and requirements traceability.
 * Influencing future development activities, including participation in trade studies related to hardware and software updates and improvements.