Embedded Software EngineerKratos Defense & Security Solutions • Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
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Embedded Software Engineer
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
- Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
- Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
About
Level of Education : BA/BS
Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
Date Updated : 04/29/2026
Years of Experience : Less Than 1 Year
Starting Date : 04/13/2026
Travel Requirement : Domestic
Compensation : $100,000-$120,000
Salary : $100,000 USD Annually - $120,000 USD Annually
Job Description 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 is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO.
The position will support dynamic, agile projects implementing firmware designs across all phases of the development lifecycle, to include design, development, test, and operational support/user feedback. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently as well as within a team setting on the design, implementation, and maintenance/troubleshooting of new and existing software solutions.
The candidate must be self-motivated, be a self‑learner, and able to work well within a dynamic schedule. Candidate must show ability to effectively communicate with various team members, customers, as well as communicate with vendor support. Candidate must be able to leverage modern industry standard technologies for engineered solutions and be able to provide status of design efforts.
This candidate may be expected to support more than one project at a time, bringing their knowledge and experience to help not only their primary project but be able to support other projects address critical issues and challenges.
Experience and Skills
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience: 1–4 years of professional software development experience.
Core Coding: Solid grasp of C/C++ and Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
Environments: Experience working in Linux or Windows environments, specifically using Visual Studio.
Tools: Familiarity with scripting (Python), version control (Git/BitBucket), and Agile workflows.
Soft Skills: Strong communication skills and a desire to collaborate with hardware and firmware teams.
Mindset: A proactive learner who takes ownership of tasks and can estimate their own workload.
Security: Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience using and understanding non‑volatile storage technologies such as EEPROM, NVRAM, and ROM
Network, Multi‑threaded, client‑server programming, Embedded Software / System Development Experience
Docker/Container & Kubernetes design and implementation knowledge and experience on premise and cloud
Experience interfacing/integrating with firmware based FPGAs
Ability to work directly with customers
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Benefits
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement
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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