Designs, codes, integrates, and tests Android mobile applications for aircraft avionics and defense systems. Collaborates with architects to develop product architectures, software requirements, test procedures, and system integration activities. Supports verification, validation, effectiveness analysis, troubleshooting, and innovative software solutions within a technical team.
Kranze Technology Solutions develops complex, customized cutting edge aircraft avionics hardware and software solutions supporting survivability, situational awareness, interoperability, and data collection systems. KTS is seeking a talented and motivated software engineer to:
Qualifications and Skills
Kranze Technology Solutions is proud to provide extremely competitive benefits to all full time employees including:
About Kranze Technology Solutions:
We are part of an SPX Technologies’ Communication Technologies platform in the Detection & Measurement business segment. KTS is focused in the defense industry specializing in Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) systems, digital interoperability and networking, and program support for the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. We provide hardware and software product development, systems integration, system test and evaluation support, modeling and simulation analysis, and other engineering services to support the Warfighter.
Each team member has significant opportunities to solve a variety of complex technical challenges in small teams while working hand in hand with our defense customers.
KTS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other segmenting characteristics protected by law.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to
Human Resources
847-737-7299
[email protected]
- Work with system architects to develop product architectures
- Develop and facilitate software requirements and test procedures
- Design, code, integrate, and test major features of mobile software applications developed by KTS using the latest COTS, industry, and government technology
- Assist with system integration, verification and validation, and effectiveness analysis
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Proficient in Java
- Proficient in Android development
- Familiarity with object oriented software design and implementation
- Hardware and software troubleshooting skills
- Experience with Windows OS
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to obtain Security Clearance, for which the United States Government requires United States citizenship
- Experience with repository based management such as Git or Mercurial
- Proficient in Kotlin
- Experience using Gradle
- Experience designing relational databases
- Experience in Java networking
- Experience with multi-threading
- Experience with unit testing
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python
Kranze Technology Solutions is proud to provide extremely competitive benefits to all full time employees including:
- Comprehensive Leave plan (Paid Time Off)
- Comprehensive Health Care package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account (HSA), and more
- Generous 401 (k) retirement plan
- Paid Overtime
- Flex Time and Flexible Scheduling
- Tuition Reimbursement options
- Casual and relaxed work environment
About Kranze Technology Solutions:
We are part of an SPX Technologies’ Communication Technologies platform in the Detection & Measurement business segment. KTS is focused in the defense industry specializing in Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) systems, digital interoperability and networking, and program support for the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. We provide hardware and software product development, systems integration, system test and evaluation support, modeling and simulation analysis, and other engineering services to support the Warfighter.
Each team member has significant opportunities to solve a variety of complex technical challenges in small teams while working hand in hand with our defense customers.
KTS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other segmenting characteristics protected by law.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to
Human Resources
847-737-7299
[email protected]
Kranze Technology Solutions Prospect Heights, Illinois, USA Office
Prospect Heights, IL, United States
Kranze Technology Solutions Des Plaines, Illinois, USA Office
1794 Winthrop Dr, Des Plaines, Illinois , United States, 60018
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