SOFTWARE ENGINEERS

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. 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.