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 SummaryQTEC 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/ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities will include, but may not be limited to the following:
- Design, develop, and maintain high-throughput, object-oriented applications using common OOP languages and Python
- Working with minimal direction, provide deep technical expertise across multiple software disciplines and an understanding of systemwide implications and user needs
- Perform detailed analysis, design, coding, unit and integration testing, performance benchmarking, operational integration, and ongoing user support for complex software products
- Debug, configure, and maintain existing codebases and create automated tools to improve developer productivity and operational efficiency
Minimum Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline; 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 daily
- Proven track record of building and supporting high-performance applications
- Experience with automated testing, software development best practices, and a collaborative mindset are essential
- Proficiency in Python and at least one additional object-oriented programming language (e.g., Java, C#, C++, etc.)
- Experience with software integration and formal testing
- Strong understanding of software development best practices and ability to apply them in a multi-team environment
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a proven track record of root cause analysis and issue resolution
- Proven ability to mentor and motivate junior engineers, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and drives the team toward shared success
- 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- Strong background supporting software engineering on DoD programs
- Experience with command and control (C2) system application development
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies
- Experience presenting complex concepts to non-software engineers, including senior program leadership, government representatives, and military leaders
- Willingness to take on unanticipated tasking
- Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams
- Strong knowledge of Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) to support Agile software development teams
Security ClearanceCandidates must currently have and be able to maintain a minimum DoD SECRET level security clearance.
LocationHuntsville, 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.
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