SOFTWARE ENGINEERS

Job Description

Job Description

QTEC Aerospace is seeking multiple SOFTWARE ENGINEERS 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 candidates will function as an integral member of a multi-contractor team providing program, engineering, and technical support to Missile Defense programs. The chosen candidates will provide specialized expertise across multiple systems and software disciplines, as well as general knowledge of related disciplines, application implications, and customer areas.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

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

• Responsible for in-depth analysis and technical support of 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
• Designs, codes, tests, and implements tools for operations automation
• 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 8 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with at least 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.)

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Software engineering and software development with strong Java/J2EE experience
• Experience and knowledge of software practices such as coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines, and configuration management
• Experience developing enterprise applications on Linux
• Extensive experience with Java Foundation Classes and toolkits
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance and operational issues, identify the root cause, and recommend, design, and implement a solution
• Use of common software development and management tools such as Maven, Git/GitHub, Nexus, and Eclipse
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Understanding of standard systems engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams
• Leadership roles on small, software-focused teams may be required
• Must possess the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team setting
• 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 developing enterprise applications on Windows
• Command and control system application development
• Experience with software integration and formal testing
• Knowledge and experience implementing cybersecurity/RMF requirements
• Ability to present advanced concepts to non-software engineers, including senior program and military leaders
• Small-team leadership experience (Agile team leadership strongly desired); mentoring and guiding junior engineers
• Experience with performance modeling
• Experience with microservices
• Experience with DevSecOps and/or build management
• Designing and building graphical user interfaces
• Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasks
• Knowledge of server-side/database development and computer system administration; net-centric, horizontal integration program expertise

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.