Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 16 hours ago
System Test Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expKratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a System Test Engineer to join their team focused on spacecraft ground system solutions. The role involves testing new and existing applications for the Command and Control Systems - Consolidated (CCS-C) ground system and requires collaboration with developers and effective communication of test status.
National DefenseCyber SecurityGovernmentAerospaceConsultingPublic SafetyInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySatellite CommunicationSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Candidate must show ability to effectively communicate with various team members, customers, as well as communicate with vendor support
Develops and improves operation procedures, scripts, for system testing
Define and propose SATCOM operational and operator requirements and design approaches to satisfy them
Interface with the customer and operational users to define operational requirements
Effectively work with a cross functional engineering team
Be a strong team player
Qualification
Required
Current Security+ Certification or required within 6 months of hire
Software testing background
Understanding of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Candidate must be self-motivated and capable of working independently and with others
Candidate must be able to articulate technical concepts orally and in written form
Current Secret level clearance required
Required to either be able to obtain a TS/SCI, or currently have a TS/SCI
Candidate must show ability to effectively communicate with various team members, customers, as well as communicate with vendor support
Develops and improves operation procedures, scripts, for system testing
Define and propose SATCOM operational and operator requirements and design approaches to satisfy them
Interface with the customer and operational users to define operational requirements
Effectively work with a cross functional engineering team
Be a strong team player
Preferred
5 to 7 years' experience in Telemetry and Commanding of spacecrafts and/or EPOCH Product Suite
Knowledge of Command and Control Consolidated (CCS-C) system
Knowledge of Air Force Test Regulations and experience in Air Force formal testing is a plus
Current Top Secret level clearance, with SCI eligibility
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
Company
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions provides mission critical engineering, IT services, and war fighter solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$943.8MKey Investors
United States Air Force
2025-06-25Post Ipo Equity· $556M
2025-04-17Grant· $30M
2024-02-22Post Ipo Equity· $288M
Leadership Team
Eric DeMarco
President and CEO
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Ben Goodwin
SVP,Corporate Development & Government Affairs
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