A Software Developer or Engineer designs or improves computer software. Oversees the entire software development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance. May specialize in the design of computer applications or computer systems.
Software Development Engineer 3 Kratos Unmanned Systems United States, Florida, Fort Walton Beach 35 Hill Avenue Northwest (Show on map) Aug 20, 2026 GENERAL
JOB SUMMARY
Designs, develops, tests, troubleshoots, and debugs software programs for enhancements and new products for small to medium size real-time process control applications. Apply knowledge and principles of software engineering and programming to product development and product support. Has knowledge of commonly used software languages, development concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and select right course of action. Work is done independently and is reviewed at critical points. May lead a team and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Perform high level and detailed design of computer software components
Design or assist in the design of large software programs and/or software systems (i.e. 30+ components)
Develop and write requirements specifications, design, and test documents
Lead software engineering teams or groups during the development of a software project
Analyze software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
Perform and assist hardware and software integration tasks
Perform and assist in the system level software analysis and design tasks
Consult with hardware and system engineers to analyze interfaces between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of overall system
Conduct and support design reviews, program reviews, and other presentations to the customer to include development of presentation material
Develop and direct software testing procedures and documentation
Provide technical guidance to software engineering personnel during design activities
Must be at assigned worksite during assigned hours 100% of time; less
PTO, FML/STD/LTD
Other Job Functions Maintain integrity of customer, military and company standards and requirements during development activities
Lead software project to include managing / directing software personal, in all aspects of the development process from engineering kick-off, requirements analysis, preliminary design, critical design, integration testing, qualification testing, to customer delivery
Assist in training new software engineering employees
Perform other work-related tasks or assignments as directed by supervisor or project lead
Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary
Ability to adhere to workplace rules
Ability to read, write and develop intelligible instructions, procedures and software development documentation
Ability to collaborate and work with a multi-functional team in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of multi-threaded application programming
Sound knowledge of user interface design principles, software architecture, and design patterns (Simulink concepts are a plus)
Adept in writing code for optimizing graphical output for interaction as well as plotting animation data by changing colors, size, scales according to client requirements with MATLAB are a plus
Strong and pronounced problem solving and analytical skills
Understanding of Fourier analysis, digital signal processing and discrete math as well as knowledge of coordinate system transforms are a plus
Strong working knowledge of software engineering and programming principles and practices
Strong working knowledge of Software Lifecycle Management to include development, configuration control, and release management
Knowledge of CUI data and appropriate marking / labeling
Ability to drive towards goals and milestones while valuing and maintaining a strong attention to detail and schedule
Working knowledge of the Agile software project management and development processes to include Scrum and/or Kanban and the ability to work / lead project teams in this process
Knowledge of DoD-STD software development processes and procedures
Must have highly developed interpersonal skills to interact with and present to customers and senior management
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
5+ years of experience in software development or related field
Experience with
C/C++, C
#, Java, Python
Experience with MS Visual Studio, Eclipse, CLion, .Net, MFC preferred
Experience with National Instruments LabVIEW / TestStand
Experience with MATLAB preferred
Experience with formal analysis and design methodologies
Experience developing embedded systems and working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Experience with multi-threaded applications
Experience with Object Oriented Design/Object Oriented Programming
Experience with the Unified Modeling Language (UML) preferred
Experience with project planning
Experience with Software Lifecycle Management / Collaboration tools (e.g., Git, Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Confluence, Requirements Yogi, etc.)
Advanced experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams, and basic experience with MS Project
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Office and production environment
Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones)
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Ability to travel, foreign and/or domestic 10% of the time in support of customer products
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY
INDIVIDUALSiASSIGNED
TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED. A REVIEW OF THIS CLASSIFICATION HAS EXCLUDED THE MARGINAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSIFICATION THAT
AREiINCIDENTAL
TO THE PERFORMANCE OF FUNDAMENTAL JOB JUTIES. ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THIS JOB
PROFICIENTLY.i
THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES EEO/M/F/D/V
