POSTING ACTIVE · REQ-0AC43 · FY25.Q4
Software Test Engineer
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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. 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
Experience And Skills
• 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
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
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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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- Where is this Software Test Engineer role based?
- The role is based in Lanham, Maryland, US.
- What experience does Kratos Defense and Security Solutions expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a lead-level role, typically 7+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
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