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 Engineering Assistant 1 Kratos Unmanned Systems United States, Florida, Fort Walton Beach 35 Hill Avenue Northwest (Show on map) Aug 20, 2026 GENERAL
JOB SUMMARY
Performs audits and tests of software products in accordance with software test plans and procedures. Debugs and characterizes defects, providing detailed configuration and descriptions of passing and failing test for product evaluation reports. Has knowledge of commonly used software languages, development tools, development concepts, practices, and general engineering released support activities. Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks. Works on assignments that are routine in nature, requiring limited judgement. Has little to no role in decision-making. Normally receive detailed instructions on all work. Works under immediate supervision.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Perform formal and informal software testing to verify quality and reliability for product requirements
Conduct both automated and manual testing of applications
Complete test asset creation, test execution, error reporting, analysis, and reporting on testing outcomes
Assist in writing and developing software test procedures
Assist in writing / updating requirements specifications and Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)
Assist in writing / updating design documentation (i.e., ICD, SDD, etc.)
Assist in writing / updating software user manuals / documentation
Assist in the assessment of requirements for testability
Perform and assist hardware and software integration tasks
Collect / record engineering test data toward a given objective
Continue training/education to develop software skills to support MSI software test applications
Must be at assigned worksite during assigned hours 100% of time; less
PTO, FML/STD/LTD
Other Job Functions Perform formal and informal software testing to verify quality and reliability for product requirements
Conduct both automated and manual testing of applications
Perform the duties / role as the Remote-Control Operator (RCO) during integration / formal testing events for Ground Vehicles to include Remote Control Truck Mounted Attenuator (RCTMA)
Plan and execute testing following agile principles
Assist with information security functions that include designing, developing, and implementing highly secure network solutions
Assist with annual review of each accredited system / subsystem IA controls according to
NIST SP 800-53
Assist with maintaining an Authority to operate (ATO) certification to the RMF Confidentiality Integrity and Availability (CIA) and Certification Level (CL) for a system / subsystem
Assist with OS security patch updates, device driver updates, and BIOS firmware updates
Assist with Antivirus updates
Maintain integrity of customer, military and company standards and requirements during development activities
Support design reviews, program reviews, and other presentations to the customer to include development of presentation material and taking meeting minutes
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 / work with a multi-functional team in a fast-paced environment
Strong and pronounced problem solving and analytical skills
Knowledge of Software Lifecycle Management to include development, configuration control, and release management
Basic understanding of CUI data and appropriate marking / labeling
Ability to drive towards goals and milestones while valuing and maintaining as strong attention to detail
Knowledge of the Agile software project management and development processes to include Scrum and/or Kanban and the ability to work within a project team following this process
Working knowledge of advanced test equipment operations and related uses and safeguards preferred
Working knowledge of DOD-STD software development requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
AS degree, technical school credentials in related technical field or equivalent experience
0-2 years of experience in software development or related field
DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification with a minimum of IAT Level I within 6 months of being placed into the role assisting Cybersecurity
Basic understanding / experience with development / testing of software applications / systems
Basic understanding / experience with testing, maintenance of RF or radar system sand airborne command, control, and telemetry systems preferred
Basic experience with operating National Instruments LabVIEW / TestStand applications preferred
Basic experience with operating test equipment (i.e., Power Supplies, Oscilloscopes, RF Power Sensors, etc.) preferred
Basic experience running test scripts to support testing activities
Basic understanding / experience with embedded systems preferred
Basic experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams
Basic experience with Software Lifecycle Management / Collaboration tools (e.g., Git, Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Confluence, Requirements Yogi, etc.)
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
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THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES EEO/M/F/D/V