Software Development Product Owner

Job Descriptions:

Readiness Delivered. Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting-edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. Our culture is fast-paced and innovative. We are a trusted partner—driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. We are seeking a Software Development Product Owner to join a highly motivated team that will play a critical leadership role in shaping a critical satellite ground systems solution. The successful candidate will be tasked with two major roles: (1) Interface directly with the program’s SW Architect and Chief Engineer to develop and maintain a Feature Roadmap; and (2) Lead the implementation of that roadmap through hands-on coordination with project and product development teams. The candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that the program meets project needs in an agile software development environment.

Key focus areas will include leading the team in developing software solutions in support of satellite telemetry and commanding, archive trending and analysis, schedule execution via mission planning interfaces, task automation, 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 operations personnel.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Support guiding the agile development lifecycle from a customer perspective, including increment planning, iteration planning, backlog refinement, system demos, retrospectives, and coordinating customer feedback during Program Increments

• Support verification and troubleshooting of the technical solutions provided by the development staff, to include code reviews

• Articulate technical concepts orally and in written forms to the customer, users, and the development team

• Support refinement of the progression of tasks to ensure on-time & on-budget completion per the declared development release schedule

• Support the development and maturation of the CI/CD pipeline to align with the customer-defined methodology and environment

• Support defining and documenting the SecDevOps Software Development Lifecycle and guiding the development team in executing that process

Required Experience:

• 10+ years software engineering/development experience (or similar)

• Experience executing software development using Agile methodologies

• Experience leading implementation of Feature roadmaps, requirement traceability, and associated verification activities

• Experience with using Jira Plans (aka Advanced Roadmaps) or similar tooling for tracking Feature implementation status

• Familiarity with cloud-based (specifically AWS) and Kubernetes-enabled applications

• Familiarity with automated test scripting and tools (e.g, Bamboo, Behave)

• Self-motivated and comfortable with working with multiple groups of developers, engineers, and testers

• Familiarity with Configuration Management Tools (e.g., Git, Atlassian tools, Nexus, CM Pro, etc.)

• Experience with Java programming (including network, multi-threaded, client-server programming) to include code reviews

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in coordinating requirements with the customer and then defining/architecting a solution to satisfy them

• Experience with C/C++ programming (including network, multi-threaded, client-server programming)

• Experience in satellite ground systems, specifically with real-time command and control (C2), ground communications, and antenna systems

• Experience with SATCOM mission planning

• Experience with SecDevOps processes and tools (e.g., Sonarqube, Splunk, Syft, etc.)

#LI-Hybrid

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Salary Range: $145,000-$158,000

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.

Keyword: Agile Software Development, SecDevOps, CI/CD Pipeline, Jira Plans/Roadmaps, Feature Roadmaps, Containerization, Kubernetes, Rancher, Java Programming, Python Scripting, Software Management, Database

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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