Software Development Engineering Manager

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 has an exciting opportunity for a mid to senior level Software Development Engineer Manager. The position will support dynamic, agile projects implementing a SecDevOps approach across all phases of the software 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. This Software Development Engineer Manager position is a role based in Colorado Springs, CO. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Technical Qualifications:

• Strong background in Python, including experience developing automation, backend services, or data processing tools.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD, Git-based workflows, and modern software practices (Agile/Scrum).
• Familiarity with multi-project environments where software interfaces with systems or mission operations is a plus.
• Knowlede of Container and Cloud implementation is a plus.

Functional Management Responsibilities:

• Ensure engineers are effectively tasked and balanced across multiple projects.
• Work closely with leadership to align team priorities with organizational goals and deadlines.
• Conduct 1:1s, performance check-ins, and retrospectives to ensure high team health and productivity.
• Support career development and advocate for the team's needs within leadership discussions.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Mid- to senior-level engineer comfortable shifting between technical and people leadership contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical challenges into actionable work for diverse engineering teams.
• Strong communicator who can interface with program leadership, product owners, and other functional leads.

• Bachelor of Science in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, or related degree) and at least 10 years relevant work experience (willing to consider a range of work and educational levels)
• Strong background in Python, including experience developing automation, backend services, or data processing tools.
• C++ backend implementations, driver development
• Proven ability to design software solutions to complex engineering problems & accurately estimate the effort to get them accomplished
• Proven ability to lead teams in software development, and mentor/coach newer software engineers
• Proven ability and experience in defining and developing requirements with customers, defining/architecting a solution to satisfy them, and developing the test methodology to verify them
• Long-term team readiness, skill development, compliance with internal policies, and ensuring systems are properly provisioned and maintained
• Manages hiring, performance reviews, training requirements, morale, and disciplinary actions for the software team
• Ability to learn, take ownership, and deliver high-quality results in an unstructured environment
• Experience using Atlassian tools and working in an Agile software development environment
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience and or knowledge of OpenShift, Kafka, AWS, Azure, implementations
• Basic knowledge of satellite operations, signal processing, digital communications theory, network communications,
• Container and cloud development
• Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Lead Software Architecture Design experience
• TS/SCI Security Clearance

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The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $130,000-$170,000

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Job Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• 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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