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Software Test Engineer

Kratos Space Training & Cyber
Lanham, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 11/5/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Test Engineer position at Kratos Space Training & Cyber?

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. As part of the OpenSpace Test team, the Software Test Engineer will support test activities within the development organization. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Designs, develops, troubleshoots, and executes system tests
  • Assists with troubleshooting problems within the test environment
  • Installs and configures software within the test environment
  • Records and correlates test data with associated requirements and work items in our software quality systems

Keyword: Ansible, Python, Artifactory, Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher, Jama, Cypress, Zephyr, Jira
Required Experience:
  • Scripting/Coding using Bash, Python, etc.
  • General knowledge with Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher
  • Build pipeline automation and packaging using tools such as Bamboo and Artifactory
  • General cloud knowledge with AWS and Azure
  • Basic understanding of VLANs, firewalls (iptables), switching (trunk/access), tunneling and air-gapping
  • Familiarity with working in a SAFe Agile environment using Atlassian suite of tools such as Jira and Confluence or other similar collaboration tools

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Build pipeline automation using tools such as Atlassian Bamboo or Azure DevOps, Atlassian Bitbucket or GitHub or GitLab and JFrog Artifactory
  • Expert knowledge with Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher
  • Experience developing/conducting tests related to scalability and performance and addressing found issues
  • Expert cloud knowledge
  • Experience with Satellite Command and Control Systems

#LI-Hybrid

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 offeringsifrom 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. i


From: Kratos Defense
Kratos is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled.


All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos 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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