Designs, codes, integrates, and tests embedded software and hardware features for aircraft avionics products. Develops architectures, software requirements, test procedures, and verification plans; troubleshoots hardware and software; supports system integration, validation, and effectiveness analysis. Collaborates with architects and defense customers, contributes technical improvements, communicates project status, and leads smaller integration efforts. Requires C/C++ proficiency, embedded systems knowledge, Linux experience, and ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
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 an experienced, talented, and motivated software engineer.
Responsibilities:
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]
Responsibilities:
- Work with system architects to develop product architectures
- Develop and facilitate software requirements and test procedures
- Design, code, integrate, and test major features of hardware and software products developed by KTS and using the latest COTS, industry, and government technology
- Assist with system integration, verification and validation, and effectiveness analysis
- Work with limited supervision, contribute innovative ideas to improve product capabilities, and lead smaller integration efforts
- Effectively communicate problems encountered and status of ongoing projects or assignment
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Proficient in the C and C++ languages, python experience is a plus
- Familiarity with object oriented software design and implementation
- Hardware and software troubleshooting skills
- Experience with Linux Operating System, RHEL experience a plus
- Working knowledge of embedded software, operating systems, interrupt handling and communication drivers
- Ability to obtain Security Clearance, for which the United States Government requires United States citizenship- sponsorship not available
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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