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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 be responsible for software development in Java. Under minimal direction, the candidate 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 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
• Maintains currency, debugs, and configures related software products.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with 5 years of relevant work experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience and knowledge of software practices such as coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines, and configuration
• Software engineering and software development with strong Java/J2EE, C++/OO, or similar language experience
• Experience developing enterprise applications on Linux (Windows experience also desired)
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance and operational issues, identify the root cause, and recommend, design, and implement a solution
• 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
• Understanding of standard systems engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Command and control system application development
• Experience with Software Integration and formal testing
• Ability to present advanced concepts to non-software engineers, including senior program and military leaders
• Experience with DevSecOps and/or build management
• Readiness and flexibility to accept unforeseen tasks
• Use of common software development and management tools such as Maven, Git/GitHub, Nexus, and Eclipse
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Experience developing enterprise applications on Linux (Windows experience also desired)

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.