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Test Engineer

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Orlando, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2026
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 has an exciting opportunity for a Test Engineer with the following responsibilities:

  • Test Planning: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and objectives. Create test plans outlining the scope, objectives, resources, and schedule for testing activities.
  • Test Design: Develop detailed test cases and test scripts based on project specifications. Define test data and test environments required for testing. Ensure that test cases are comprehensive and cover various scenarios.
  • Test Execution: Execute test cases manually or automate test scripts using testing tools and frameworks. Record test results, including any defects or issues discovered during testing. Verify that the software or system functions correctly and meets requirements.
  • Defect Management: Identify, document, and prioritize defects or issues found during testing. Work with developers and other stakeholders to resolve defects and retest fixed issues.
  • Regression Testing: Perform regression testing to ensure that new changes or updates do not introduce new defects. Maintain and update regression test suites as needed.
  • Automation: Develop and maintain automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency. Execute automated tests and analyze results.
  • Performance Testing: Conduct performance testing to assess the system's scalability, responsiveness, and stability.Identify and report performance bottlenecks or issues.
  • Security Testing: Conduct security testing to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats. Collaborate with security experts to address security issues.
  • Documentation: Maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports.Create test summary reports for stakeholders.
  • Reporting: Provide regular status updates on testing progress to project managers and stakeholders.

Experience And Skills

  • Electrical and Mechanical Engineering: Familiarity with the electrical and mechanical systems found in aircraft and the trainer.
  • Software Testing: Proficiency in software testing methodologies, including functional, regression, and integration testing.
  • Quality Assurance (QA): Knowledge of QA principles and best practices to ensure that the trainer meets government standards and requirements.
  • Instrumentation and Sensors: Understand the sensors and instruments used in maintenance trainers to simulate real-world scenarios.
  • Data Analysis: Ability to collect and analyze data generated during testing to identify issues and provide recommendations for improvements.
  • Familiarity with testing tools, equipment, and simulators used in maintenance trainer testing
  • Ability to create comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test reports.
  • Effective communication is crucial for conveying test results, issues, and recommendations to stakeholders, including government representatives and development teams
  • Be able to troubleshoot and diagnose problems quickly, proposing solutions or workarounds when necessary.
  • To work at this facility, you must be a US person

Preferred Skills And Experience

  • Military Aviation and Ground Knowledge: Understand the principles of platform maintenance and repair processes, as well as the specific systems and components commonly used in aviation.
  • Understand the importance of cybersecurity in aviation systems and ensure that the maintenance trainer is secure against potential threats.

Competitive salary based on experience and education

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
  • 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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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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