SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

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

• Understanding, implementing, and testing both existing and new capabilities which include complex mathematics and physics-based solutions, that directly support program capabilities on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
• Participate as part of a team writing the software (currently ~1.5 million lines of code) that evaluates and manages the threat scene for the missile defense system that protects the US

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and at least 8 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree and at least 6 years of related work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment
• Thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/teams comprised of all experience levels
• Recent experience developing software in C++ and Java
• Experience using Python
• Applicants must demonstrate ability to think critically and capture concepts in work products, presentations, and discussions
• Experience working in a Linux based environment
• Capable of working both independently and within a team environment
• 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

• Experience with C++11 and above
• Experience with Java GUI development in JavaFX
• Experience on a large-scale missile defense system like GMD
• Security+ Certification

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.