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Software Development Engineer

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/13/2026
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 Software Development Engineer. 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.

The 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, customers, as well as communicate with vendor support. Candidate must be able to leverage modern industry standard technologies in the engineered solutions and be able to provide status of design efforts. The Software Development Engineer may be expected to support more than one project at a time, bringing their knowledge and experience to help not only their primary project but be able to sup other projects address critical issues and challenges.

This position is available in Colorado Springs, CO, and the candidate needs to be willing to travel approximately 10%.

Experience And Skills

  • 2-5 years software engineering
  • BS in SE, CS, EE, CE, or other engineering equivalent
  • Java and C/C programming on Linux platforms
  • Java/C Full Stack, with backend implementations
  • Batch File, Python Scripting
  • Solid understanding of relational database applications and creation of expressions
  • Batchelor of Science in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related degree
  • Ability to learn, take ownership, and deliver high-quality results in an unstructured environment
  • Experience using Atlassian tools and working in an Agile software development environment
  • Experience in scoping effort to accomplish a task
  • Ability to effectively working in a team (IPT) environment

Preferred Skills And Experience

  • Network, Multi-threaded, client-server programming
  • Experience addressing software race conditions
  • Driver development
  • Experience in Sec/Dev/Ops design and implementation
  • Docker/Container & Kubernetes design and implementation knowledge and experience on premise and cloud
  • Ability to design software solutions to complex engineering problems
  • Ability to lead teams in software development, and mentor/coach newer software engineers
  • Ability and experience in defining and developing requirements with customers,
  • defining/architecting a solution to satisfy them, and developing the test methodology to verify them
  • CI/CD Pipeline Experience
  • TS Clearance
  • Experience in GUI (frontend), can be in Javascript, PHP or other
  • Experience in C#
  • Database experience, SQL, MSSQL, …
  • Experience in Network (multi-servers) and WANIF applications and implementation
  • Windows OS

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-$176,000

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 Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.

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The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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