Flight Control Software Engineer III - IV

kratos defense & security solutions, inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the u.s. Federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. At kratos, we prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology. We leverage proven, cutting‑edge methodologies and technology to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost-effective solutions to market.

kratos unmanned aerial systems (kuas), a division of kratos defense, is renowned for its expertise in developing, delivering, integrating, and supporting high‑performance, cost‑effective, jet‑powered unmanned aerial systems (targets and tactical). As a mid‑tier defense contractor, we've demonstrated agility and innovation in providing aircraft to the u.s. Military and global allies and partners. Our track record of delivering top‑notch jet‑powered subscale targets has established us as a go‑to defense contractor capable of delivering capabilities at an affordable price.

at kuas, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our team collaborates to cultivate a supportive and dynamic workplace, fostering creativity and promoting professional development while honoring personal and family lives. Join our team and help shape the future of unmanned technology within the defense industry today!

perform software engineering tasks related to the design, implementation, test, and validation of autonomous aircraft flight control software, and higher‑level autonomy functions.

• software architecture definition.
• design and implement operator interfaces, autonomous logic algorithms, waypoint following, and path generation algorithms.
• support subsystem testing and verification.
• flight test planning, execution, and analysis.
• support various hardware/software design, test, troubleshooting, and documentation activities.
• derive subsystem requirements and specifications.
• analyses in support of requirements generation, verification, and validation.
• prepare formal, controlled engineering documentation (i.e. Test procedures, technical reports, etc.).
• prepare and present design review material in support of technical interchange meetings with suppliers and external/internal customers.
• support customer training activities.
• foreign and domestic travel to support flight test activities.
• other duties may be assigned.

• performs complex engineering tasks as assigned by their manager.
• supports program planning of engineering activities through detailed scope definition.
• may act as system engineer to help communicate top level requirements to subsystems and determine proper verification and validation methods.
• reports progress on engineering efforts to technical leadership.
• provides direction and oversight, both technically and programmatically, to flight control software engineers.
• establishes and maintains best practices for design, analysis, and testing responsibilities held by the guidance, navigation, and control group.
• mentors level i-ii flight control software engineers.

• provide oversight to the flight control software group to help prioritize and delegate group work given the company’s programmatic requirements.
• manages the engineering team’s effort and time within the budget and schedule provided for the task.
• acts as key liaison for programs (both internal and external) on all matters having to do software development, design, and verification.
• stays current on the "state‑of‑the‑practice" through training and industry involvement/exposure, and mentors the flight control software group with this knowledge.
• mentors level i-iii flight control software engineers.

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$140,000 - $210,000

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