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Senior Software Development Engineer

Kratos Defense and Careers
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
Job 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 Sr. Software Development Engineer for our Federal Software Engineering team. 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, primarily within the satellite command and control (c2) domain space.

This 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, as well as communicate with vendor support. Candidate must be able to leverage modern industry standard technologies in the engineered solutions and quickly and efficiently generate estimates and status of design efforts, including materials (such as presentation slides), for use internally as well as externally with customers. This position is available in Colorado Springs, CO.
Experience and Skills:

  • Candidate should have a minimum of 5 years (ideally 8 years) technical experience and possess a BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or engineering equivalent. MS in one of these fields is a plus.
  • The successful candidate must have advance industry software development experience in order to be proficient in the following:
    • Java and C/C programming (including network, multi-threaded, client-server programming where applicable) on Windows and Linux platforms Batch File, Windows Script File, Unix Shell Scripting, Python Scripting
  • Basic understanding of relational database applications and creation of expressions using Structured Query Language (SQL)
  • Ability to design solutions to complex engineering problems
  • An active Secret security clearance is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Comprehension of SecDevOps and Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Development with virtualization and containerization technologies (e.g., VMWare, Docker, and Kubernetes)
  • PL/SQL and Oracle database utilization with applications
  • Experience with agile development methodologies and management tools
  • Experience with Atlassian suite of CM tools or similar
  • General understanding of launch vehicle and satellite launch ascent, test, and on-orbit operational processes, practices, and procedures

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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-$170,000

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


Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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