Full-Time
Software Engineer
Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc
51-200 employees
Develops IRCM systems and defense software
Compensation Overview
$90k - $150k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Des Plaines, IL, USA
In Person
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
Bachelor's, Master's
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- Proficiency in Python.
- Familiarity with object-oriented software design and implementation.
- Hardware and software troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with the Linux operating system; Red Hat Enterprise Linux experience is a plus.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance, which requires United States citizenship; sponsorship is not available.
- 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 Kranze Technology Solutions using commercial off-the-shelf, industry, and government technology.
- Work with limited supervision, contribute innovative ideas to improve product capabilities, and lead smaller integration efforts.
- Effectively communicate problems encountered and the status of ongoing projects or assignments.
- Familiarity with Python 3.6 and Tkinter.
- Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket or other software management tools.
- Experience in C++ and JavaScript.
- Experience in user interface and user experience design.
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux experience.
Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc. delivers engineering services and integrated hardware-software solutions for defense customers, focusing on Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM), digital interoperability and networking, and program support for the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and SOCOM. Its offerings include hardware and software product development, systems-of-systems integration, system test and evaluation support, and modeling and simulation analysis to help the Warfighter operate more effectively. The company distinguishes itself through a small, close-knit, entrepreneurial team that works in small groups with direct access to defense customers, enabling rapid problem solving and hands-on integration. The goal is to provide mission-oriented, integrated solutions that address complex defense challenges by combining engineering expertise across systems, software, electrical, and mechanical disciplines and close collaboration with customers.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2008
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- SPX closed the KTS deal on January 27, 2025, removing execution uncertainty.
- SPX raised 2026 guidance on July 30, 2026, signaling healthy acquisition absorption.
- KTS benefits from SPX's acquisition machine, which added Thermolec and Crawford in 2026.
What critics are saying
- SPX can reallocate capital away from KTS if CommTech misses margin targets.
- Defense customer concentration in USMC and SOCOM exposes KTS to single-program cuts.
- A weak integration or stalled growth turns KTS into a divestiture candidate by 2027.
What makes Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc unique
- Founded 2008, KTS builds digital interoperability and tactical networking for defense platforms.
- KTS served USMC, Navy, and SOCOM, giving rare mission-critical battlefield credibility.
- SPX placed KTS inside CommTech, pairing it with tactical datalinks and RF countermeasures.
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Benefits
Paid Vacation
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Tuition Reimbursement
Company News
SPX Technologies has completed its acquisition of Kranze Technology Solutions (KTS), enhancing its Communication Technologies platform. KTS, known for digital interoperability and tactical networking, will be part of SPX's Detection Measurement segment. The acquisition is expected to modestly boost adjusted EPS in 2025. SPX will provide 2025 guidance, including KTS's impact, on February 25, 2025.
SPX Technologies (NYSE:SPXC) has agreed to acquire Kranze Technology Solutions (KTS) for approximately $350 million in cash. KTS, based in Illinois, specializes in digital interoperability and tactical networking, with strong ties to the US Marine Corps. The acquisition, financed through SPX's revolving credit facility, is expected to close in Q1 2025, pending regulatory approval. This will be SPX's 15th acquisition since 2018, expanding its CommTech platform to over $200 million in revenue.
SPX Technologies announces agreement to purchase Kranze Technology Solutions ("KTS").