Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Kratos Defense

USonsitePosted Jul 7, 2026
Posting intelligenceActively listed

Skills

c++

About the role

Job Description:

5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, is a growing defense contractor headquartered in Round Rock, TX with over twenty-five years' experience providing systems and software engineering for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. With an ever-increasing government interest in unmanned aircraft and autonomous drone capability, we are fortunate to be experiencing a substantial backlog of projects. Currently, we are developing software for multiple unmanned, jet-powered aircraft programs that are still very early in their lifecycle.

5-D is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual for a software development position. The successful candidate can perform their duties as a member of a small team working in a collaborative setting. Potential tasking will be varied and may range from developing real-time software for avionics and other airborne, embedded systems to developing custom system-level test software for laboratory and flight-line environments. Candidates must have experience with developing embedded software using C++ and interfacing software with external hardware interfaces and peripherals.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Developing software for new and existing systems for aircraft and aircraft test systems

Integrating and testing software on aircraft and in virtual high-fidelity simulation environments and supporting flight test activities

Developing design documentation for internal and external use

Working in adherence to 5-D Systems software development process

Developing software test plans and procedures to demonstrate compliance with system requirements

Participating in planning, designing, testing, and deployment of moderately complex, engineered systems and software to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements

Peer reviewing fellow team members' work

Supporting trade studies and performing design research and explorations

Ability to travel to support job duties ( Experience and Skills:

Required:

A bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or other engineering degree with demonstrable experience in software development

Five years or more of relevant experience developing software for embedded systems

Proficient in developing software using object-oriented C++

A U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher (or the ability to obtain such a clearance)

Self-directed, sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and can work effectively in a dynamic environment

Results-oriented, sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

Preferred:

Experience designing and implementing feedback control systems

Experience working within the aerospace and defense industry

Experience with safety-critical/mission-critical development

Application development for Linux-based embedded environments

Experience with software development under DO-178C processes

Modeling and simulation of systems using Simulink

Test and measurement systems design

Systems engineering experience

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

Disability Accessibility Accommodation

If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.

Pay Transparency

The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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From: Kratos Defense

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