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Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 17 hours ago

Software Solutions Architect

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is a company that engineers and deploys technology and systems to advance national security. They are seeking a Software Solutions Architect to lead architecture refinement, manage software requirements, and mentor other engineers while ensuring adherence to software development standards.

ConsultingCyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational SecurityPublic SafetySatellite CommunicationSecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead efforts for Architecture refinement, technology insertion, as well as Creating/Managing Pre-Planned Product-line Improvements (P3I), software requirements definition, development, communications (internal and external), and testing

Mentors and develops other engineers

Conducts requirements analysis to elicit, document, and manage the functional, performance, timing, ensuring robust interaction and adherence to relevant software development and safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508 and other applicable industry standards)

Develops and maintains detailed software design specifications, well-structured source code, and comprehensive technical documentation

Applies software modeling techniques (e.g., UML, state diagrams), simulation tools, and rigorous testing methodologies to analyze, verify, and optimize the structure, behavior, performance, and reliability of the Simulation software

Performs functional analysis to decompose high-level system requirements into detailed software functions, modules, and tasks, allocating them to specific software components and defining clear interfaces

Identifies and assesses potential software-related risks associated with development, integration, deployment, and operation—particularly concerning timing constraints, resource utilization, system stability

Contributes to the integration aspects of real-time Simulation software, including defining, developing, and managing Simulation software, communication networks, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems

Develops and executes software verification and validation plans, defining the strategy and scope (including unit tests, integration tests, system tests, and regression tests) for ensuring the developed control software meets all specified functional, performance, and safety requirements, potentially utilizing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation and supporting system commissioning activities

Qualification

Software ArchitectureReal-time Simulation SoftwareC/C++ ProgrammingRequirements AnalysisRisk ManagementHardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)Version Control (Git)Technical DocumentationMentoringCommunication Skills

Required

Mentors and develops other engineers

Develops and maintains detailed software design specifications, well-structured source code, and comprehensive technical documentation

Follows established software development procedures and adheres to relevant industry standards (e.g., MISRA C/C++, or other applicable coding standards), and best practices for real-time software

Proficient with requirements analysis principles and methodologies as applied to real-time Simulation software, including functional, performance, timing, reliability, and safety critical aspects for control systems

Experienced with real-time Simulation software design and development lifecycles, algorithm implementation, control logic programming (e.g., C, C++, Python, etc.), data structures, and comprehensive software documentation

Knowledge of risk management processes related to software development, system integration, and operational reliability, particularly concerning timing constraints, fault tolerance, resource utilization

Strong computer skills, including proficiency with standard office software, high proficiency in programming languages such as C and/or C++ for real-time simulation systems, experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), and familiarity with development/debugging tools and environments for embedded control systems

Minimum 5 years of experience in real-time software development for Simulation and Training, with demonstrable experience in designing, developing, testing, and deploying software for Training and Simulation Devices

To work at this facility, you must be a US person

Preferred

Proficiency with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation platforms and methodologies for testing and validating control software

In-depth knowledge and practical experience with industrial communication protocols such as DDS, DIS, HLA, including protocol analysis and troubleshooting

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA environments (e.g., IEC 62443)

Experience with any combination of: Git, Jira, and Jama requirements management software

Knowledge and/or experience with relevant quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and CMMC

Naval Warfare Background is useful