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Software Development Engineer 3

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Fort Walton Beach, Floridafull–timePosted 8/20/2026
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Job Description 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 / directi

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