SOFTWARE ENGINEERS

QTEC Aerospace is seeking a SOFTWARE ENGINEER to join our team of professionals in Huntsville, AL. The qualified applicant will become part of a team of professionals representing both industry and government. The successful candidate will be detail oriented, have a proven track record and a positive work ethic.

Job Summary

QTEC Aerospace is looking for highly capable and motivated individuals. The successful candidate will function as an integral member of a multi-contractor team providing program, engineering, and technical support to Missile Defense programs. The chosen candidate will handle Java software development within the Systems Architecture (Sys-Ar) of the Regional Applications team. They will work under guidance, and will bring experience from various systems and software areas, along with a broad understanding of related disciplines, application impacts, and customer sector.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Responsible for analyzing and providing technical support for systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support
• Maintains currency, debugs, and configures related software products
• Works from specifications to develop or modify operating system applications
• Assists with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation of programs
• Interfaces with other system support groups to resolve problems, set standards, and improve the overall efficiency of the operating system
• Works on most phases of software systems programming applications and may require minor instruction and guidance in other phases

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with at least 2 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field; or 6 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of software engineering and software development, with Java/J2EE experience or equivalent OO development experience
• Knowledge of software practices such as coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines, and configuration management
• Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
• Understanding of standard systems engineering design artifacts, such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, and prepare and brief presentations to the customer as needed
• Self-motivated and customer-oriented

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• C++ experience
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies
• Experience developing enterprise applications on Linux and /or Windows
• Knowledge of DevSecOps and/or build management
• Willingness to take on unanticipated tasks
• Familiarity with common software development and management tools such as Maven, Git/GitHub, Nexus, and Eclipse

Security Clearance

Candidates must currently have and be able to maintain a minimum DoD SECRET level security clearance.

Location

Huntsville, AL

*QTEC, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and advancement in employment without regard to any applicable local, state or federally protected class, characteristic or non-merit based factor.*