PR026-008 - SOFTWARE ENGINEER

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 mainly focus on Java software development. Working with minimal supervision, the candidates will offer specialized expertise across various systems and software fields, while also possessing broad knowledge of related areas, application impacts, and customer requirements.

 

Job Duties/Responsibilities

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

• Responsible for in-depth analysis and technical support for systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support
• Works from specifications to develop or modify operating system applications
• Assists with the design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation of programs
• Interfaces with other system support groups to resolve problems, set standards, and improve the operating system's overall efficiency
• Designs, codes, tests, and implements tools for operational automation
• Works on most phases of software systems programming applications and may require minor instruction and guidance in other phases
• Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasks

 

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with 2 years of relevant work experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 0 years of relevant work experience; or 6 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment
• Knowledge of software practices such as coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines, and configuration management
• Understanding of software engineering and software development with strong Java/J2EE experience or alternative OO development experience (additional experience with C++ also desired)
• 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

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

 

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.