Kratos is a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment that is team oriented and relationship driven to foster innovation and creativity. Our motto, "From Strength to Success," reflects our commitment to continually leveraging our technical and intellectual strengths for the ultimate success of our customers. The Federal Solutions Group is a leader in satellite command and control solutions provider focused on DoD, Civil (NOAA/NASA), and National customers. We are a unique solutions provider in that we mainly integrate solutions with company created products.
The qualified candidate will be part of a small team responsible for testing COTS applications, custom software, and satellite specific data products in an integrated environment. Applications are hosted on Windows, Solaris, and Linux platforms.
Primary responsibilities include preparing and executing formal acceptance tests, as well as evaluating software maintenance changes to include collaborating with development personnel on unit and integration testing. That collaboration will feed into determining appropriate validation and regression tests to execute. Daily test status will also be required during test periods. In addition, the qualified candidate will maintain orbit databases. Supporting the on-site sustainment team with user acceptance testing and problem diagnosis is a secondary responsibility. Knowledge of, and adherence to software CM practices is crucial to consistency across multiple systems.
Required Experience:
-BS degree in Physical Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics
-3-5 years experience in system/software application testing. Satellite Command and Control systems experience is required
-Experience with the OASYSTM product and orbital mechanics, satellite orbit modeling, parameter estimation and control theory is a plus
-Candidate must be self-motivated and capable of working independently and with others
-Candidate must be able to articulate technical concepts orally and in written forms
-This position is located in Colorado Springs, CO
U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance is required.
Kratos Federal offers challenging work, an excellent environment, & great benefits! EOE M/F/D/V. Please, no phone calls, agencies or recruiters.