Software Engineer

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 Antenna Solutions is searching for a highly motivated Software Engineer to join our team in Plano, TX . The Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for designing applications, writing code, developing and executing test/debugging routines, and documenting work and results. This position reports to the Software Manager.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria
• Devises new approach to problems; works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of various factors
• Acts as a key contributor within a project team
• Work closely in team atmosphere to develop solutions for new products and existing solutions.Assignments include development of new programs as well as enhancements, modifications, and corrections to existing software.
• Minimal amount of field installation/support travel may be required

• B.S. in Computer Science or Computer Engineeringi
• 5-7 years professional software developmentiexperience
• Candidate must be a US person
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Possess a results-oriented attitude and ability to work independently
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Ability to plan a technical project so that all milestones are met or exceeded

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Previous embedded system application development experience in C or C++ using ARM processors, preferably STM32 and NXP processors
• Previous experience working with a Real Time Operating System (RTOS) is required, preferably Embedded Linux and Free RTOS
• Experience working with FPGAs and System On Chip (SOC) devices
• Excellent C and moderate C++ skills. iJob will involve developing in C on a daily basis
• Familiarity with Keil MDK Embedded Develop Environment for Arm Cortex-M based microcontroller devices
• Familiarity with Embedded Linux development C/C++ compiler toolset preferred
• Familiarity with Qt a plus
• Experience interfacing with vendor supplied equipment and writing communications protocol interface code
• Strong understanding of the complete life cycle of a software development project, with embedded programming experience
• Basic understanding of digital electronics and ability to understand a circuit schematic is a plus
• Ability to gain and understand existing applications and be able to modify them as required to meet new/updated design goals
• Candidate must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment

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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.