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Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 3 hours ago

Software Engineer II (UAV Embedded)

positionRoseville, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$95K/yr - $125K/yr
date4+ years exp

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems and other advanced technologies. As a Software Engineer II (UAV Embedded), you will architect and implement mission-critical software for UAV flight computers, collaborating with engineers to ensure system reliability and performance.

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Responsibilities

Designs, develops, and tests C++ flight software and hardware, sensor, and actuator integrations
Analyzes and decomposes system requirements collaboratively with other engineering disciplines
Writes software requirements specifications, software test descriptions, design descriptions, and test reports
Designs, implements, tests, and documents software according to KUAS specifications

Qualification

C programmingC++ programmingObject-Oriented programmingRTOS systemsMATLAB/SimulinkFirmware updatesSoftware development life-cycleTroubleshootingAtlassian toolsVxWorksLabViewMBSE design documentationOMS/UCI familiarityA-GRA familiaritySTANAG 4586 familiarityDO-178C familiarityAS910 familiarityDocumentation

Required

Requires BS degree in Computing Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical discipline, or 7 YOE in lieu of BS degree
4 years of C or C++ programming experience
Demonstrated understanding of Object-Oriented programming principles and RTOS systems
Demonstrated understanding of software development life-cycle and clearly document software requirements
Hands on ability to troubleshoot hardware-in-the-loop simulation modelling and make firmware updates

Preferred

Skills with tools such as Atlassian, MATLAB/Simulink, VxWorks, LabView
Skills implementing interface controls based on MBSE design documentation
Previous familiarity with OMS/UCI, A-GRA, STANAG 4586, DO-178C, AS910

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

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions provides mission critical engineering, IT services, and war fighter solutions.
dateFounded in 1994
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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http://www.kratosdefense.com

H1B Sponsorship

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$943.8M
Key Investors
United States Air Force
2025-06-25Post Ipo Equity· $556M
2025-04-17Grant· $30M
2024-02-22Post Ipo Equity· $288M

Leadership Team

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Eric DeMarco
President and CEO
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Ben Goodwin
SVP,Corporate Development & Government Affairs
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