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Software Engineer - Embedded Systems

Kratos Defense
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/16/2025 CLOSED ON 4/1/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer - Embedded Systems position at Kratos Defense?

5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, is a growing defense contractor headquartered in Round Rock, TX with over twenty years' experience providing systems and software engineering for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. With an ever-increasing government interest in unmanned aircraft and autonomous drone capability, we are fortunate to be experiencing a substantial backlog of projects. Currently, we are developing software for multiple unmanned, jet-powered aircraft programs that are still very early in their lifecycle.

5-D is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual for a software development position. The successful candidate can perform their duties as a member of a small team working in a collaborative setting. Potential tasking will be varied and may range from developing real-time software for avionics and other airborne, embedded systems to developing custom system-level test software for laboratory and flight-line environments. Candidates must have experience with developing embedded software using C and interfacing software with external hardware interfaces and peripherals.

Duties include, but are not limited to :

  • Developing software for new and existing systems for aircraft and aircraft test systems
  • Integrating and testing software on aircraft and in virtual high-fidelity simulation environments
  • Developing design documentation for internal and external use
  • Working in adherence to 5-D Systems software development process
  • Developing software test plans and procedures to demonstrate compliance with system requirements
  • Participating in planning, designing, testing, and deployment of moderately complex, engineered systems and software to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements
  • Peer reviewing fellow team members' work
  • Supporting trade studies and performing design research and explorations

Required :

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or other engineering degree with demonstrable experience in software development
  • Relevant experience developing embedded applications
  • Proficient in developing software using object-oriented C
  • A U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher (or the ability to obtain such a clearance)
  • Is self-directed, has sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and can work effectively in a dynamic environment
  • Is results-oriented and has a sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
  • Has the ability to travel
  • Preferred :

  • Experience working within the Defense industry
  • Experience with safety-critical / mission-critical development
  • Application development for Linux-based embedded environments
  • Windows-driver development
  • Modeling and simulation of systems using Simulink
  • Test and Measurement systems design
  • Systems Engineering experience
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