Kratos Space Training & Cyber
Senior Software Architect/Designer
Kratos Space Training & Cyber, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Overview
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 Lead Senior Software Architect/Designer to join a highly motivated team that will play a critical leadership role in shaping the future of new, critical satellite ground systems solution. The successful candidate will be tasked with two major roles: (1) Interface directly with the customer to understand project requirements and help architect software solutions; and (2) lead the translation of software requirements into internal product and project development drivers, and help coordinate those development updates with project and product development teams. The candidate will play a critical role in ensuring we meet project needs in an agile software development environment. Key Focus Areas
Developing software and maintenance solutions in support of satellite telemetry and commanding, archive trending and analysis, schedule execution via mission planning interfaces, task automation, simulation, and other core infrastructure and mission unique capabilities of the ground system. The candidate will work closely with project development, system engineering, test, deployment, and on‑site user support personnel. Responsibilities
Articulate technical concepts orally and in written forms to the customer, users, and the development team Lead the development and maturity of the project’s software architecture Drive and support verification and troubleshooting of the technical solutions provided by the development staff Lead and support the development and maturation of the CI/CD pipeline to align with the customer‑defined methodology, environment, and Kratos processes Guide and support the agile development lifecycle from a customer perspective, including backlog refinement, system demos, retrospectives, and coordinating customer feedback during Program Increments Define and drive a solution software architecture to meet the project and customer requirements, coordinating cloud design and system design with the appropriate Kratos and customer personnel Lead the software solution design and the Software Engineers on the project to execute that design Effectively work with cyber security teams to architecture solutions and gather solution evidence that supports attaining the Authority to Operate (ATO) for US Gov projects Effectively utilize Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for data transfer across multiple environments Travel as necessary to support system integration, testing, and customer meetings (expected to be ~10% average annually) Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical fields with a specific focus on software solution design and implementation in various cloud/on‑premise environments Minimum of 10 years of relevant job experience is needed. Willing to consider a combination of education and job experience Familiarity with software development tools (e.g., Git, Atlassian suite, Artifactory, i) Experience with various CSP platforms, specifically AWS (others considered: Azure, GCP, Alibaba) Proficiency in modern architectural patterns like microservices, event‑driven architecture, and hybrid cloud solutions to design scalable and resilient systems Experience using Windows, Unix, and other operating systems Strong team player and leader to the project team and the organization Understanding of and experience with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles Understanding of and experience with DevSecOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., SonarQube, Fortify, Splunk) Ability to articulate technical concepts orally and in written form Experience providing estimates for cloud development, implementation, migration, and testing tasks Experience working on US Gov programs and active contribution to artifacts required for Authority to Operate (ATO) and/or Interim Authority to Test (IATT) In‑depth understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, HTTP Familiarity with systems thinking and architecture frameworks such as DoDAF, TOGAF Experience with VMWare, VPN, VPC, firewalls, and CPN Ability to design software solutions to complex engineering problems Ability to lead teams in software development, mentor/coach newer software engineers Experience in C++, scripting, and databases (SQL, i) Proficiency in languages widely used in cloud and AI development, particularly Python, Java, C#, and JavaScript Knowledge of Docker/container and Kubernetes design and implementation on premise and cloud Experience in network (multi‑server) and WANIF applications and implementation Experience with network, multi‑threaded, client‑server programming Experience addressing software race conditions Experience with driver development Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities to design innovative solutions and anticipate potential issues in complex, distributed systems Understanding of the unique constraints and requirements of satellite systems, such as data latency, data downlink/uplink processes, and industry regulations Must have and maintain a US Gov TOP SECRET / SCI clearance Preferred Skills and Experience
RMF/Cyber experience Experience with Terraform & Ansible design and implementation and other IaC (Infrastructure as Code) implementations, experience in implementing a platform agnostic solution Hands‑on experience deploying or integrating with Keycloak (or similar) for single sign on in a K8S environment Hands‑on experience deploying software workloads on Docker and K8S via docker‑compose, Helm, or similar technology Ability to read/write script level or integration code using Python, C#, or other development language Hands‑on experience integrating with cloud provided Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) to facilitate data transfers through multiple environments Ability to design efficient data pipelines, manage databases (SQL and NoSQL), and work with big data technologies to collect, clean, store, and serve high‑quality data for AI models RF & SATCOM experience Experience with Command & Control, and Telemetry, Tracking, and Command ZTA development and implementation experience Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) Experience and knowledge of the SATCOM operational environment Ground Requirements Management Systems and operations Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect Associate (SAA) Experience with model‑based systems engineering and tools (specifically Cameo Systems Modeler) Salary
Competitive salary based on experience and education. Salary range: $175,000 – $210,000. About Kratos
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.
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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 Lead Senior Software Architect/Designer to join a highly motivated team that will play a critical leadership role in shaping the future of new, critical satellite ground systems solution. The successful candidate will be tasked with two major roles: (1) Interface directly with the customer to understand project requirements and help architect software solutions; and (2) lead the translation of software requirements into internal product and project development drivers, and help coordinate those development updates with project and product development teams. The candidate will play a critical role in ensuring we meet project needs in an agile software development environment. Key Focus Areas
Developing software and maintenance solutions in support of satellite telemetry and commanding, archive trending and analysis, schedule execution via mission planning interfaces, task automation, simulation, and other core infrastructure and mission unique capabilities of the ground system. The candidate will work closely with project development, system engineering, test, deployment, and on‑site user support personnel. Responsibilities
Articulate technical concepts orally and in written forms to the customer, users, and the development team Lead the development and maturity of the project’s software architecture Drive and support verification and troubleshooting of the technical solutions provided by the development staff Lead and support the development and maturation of the CI/CD pipeline to align with the customer‑defined methodology, environment, and Kratos processes Guide and support the agile development lifecycle from a customer perspective, including backlog refinement, system demos, retrospectives, and coordinating customer feedback during Program Increments Define and drive a solution software architecture to meet the project and customer requirements, coordinating cloud design and system design with the appropriate Kratos and customer personnel Lead the software solution design and the Software Engineers on the project to execute that design Effectively work with cyber security teams to architecture solutions and gather solution evidence that supports attaining the Authority to Operate (ATO) for US Gov projects Effectively utilize Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for data transfer across multiple environments Travel as necessary to support system integration, testing, and customer meetings (expected to be ~10% average annually) Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical fields with a specific focus on software solution design and implementation in various cloud/on‑premise environments Minimum of 10 years of relevant job experience is needed. Willing to consider a combination of education and job experience Familiarity with software development tools (e.g., Git, Atlassian suite, Artifactory, i) Experience with various CSP platforms, specifically AWS (others considered: Azure, GCP, Alibaba) Proficiency in modern architectural patterns like microservices, event‑driven architecture, and hybrid cloud solutions to design scalable and resilient systems Experience using Windows, Unix, and other operating systems Strong team player and leader to the project team and the organization Understanding of and experience with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles Understanding of and experience with DevSecOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., SonarQube, Fortify, Splunk) Ability to articulate technical concepts orally and in written form Experience providing estimates for cloud development, implementation, migration, and testing tasks Experience working on US Gov programs and active contribution to artifacts required for Authority to Operate (ATO) and/or Interim Authority to Test (IATT) In‑depth understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, HTTP Familiarity with systems thinking and architecture frameworks such as DoDAF, TOGAF Experience with VMWare, VPN, VPC, firewalls, and CPN Ability to design software solutions to complex engineering problems Ability to lead teams in software development, mentor/coach newer software engineers Experience in C++, scripting, and databases (SQL, i) Proficiency in languages widely used in cloud and AI development, particularly Python, Java, C#, and JavaScript Knowledge of Docker/container and Kubernetes design and implementation on premise and cloud Experience in network (multi‑server) and WANIF applications and implementation Experience with network, multi‑threaded, client‑server programming Experience addressing software race conditions Experience with driver development Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities to design innovative solutions and anticipate potential issues in complex, distributed systems Understanding of the unique constraints and requirements of satellite systems, such as data latency, data downlink/uplink processes, and industry regulations Must have and maintain a US Gov TOP SECRET / SCI clearance Preferred Skills and Experience
RMF/Cyber experience Experience with Terraform & Ansible design and implementation and other IaC (Infrastructure as Code) implementations, experience in implementing a platform agnostic solution Hands‑on experience deploying or integrating with Keycloak (or similar) for single sign on in a K8S environment Hands‑on experience deploying software workloads on Docker and K8S via docker‑compose, Helm, or similar technology Ability to read/write script level or integration code using Python, C#, or other development language Hands‑on experience integrating with cloud provided Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) to facilitate data transfers through multiple environments Ability to design efficient data pipelines, manage databases (SQL and NoSQL), and work with big data technologies to collect, clean, store, and serve high‑quality data for AI models RF & SATCOM experience Experience with Command & Control, and Telemetry, Tracking, and Command ZTA development and implementation experience Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) Experience and knowledge of the SATCOM operational environment Ground Requirements Management Systems and operations Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect Associate (SAA) Experience with model‑based systems engineering and tools (specifically Cameo Systems Modeler) Salary
Competitive salary based on experience and education. Salary range: $175,000 – $210,000. About Kratos
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.
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