Mission-Critical Windows Software Engineer – Onsite Tucson

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Test Equipment Engineering (TEE) team in Tucson.

You will design, develop, integrate, and maintain Windows-based software applications supporting the development, testing, and production of mission-critical weapon systems. You will work with software, electrical, systems, and test engineers to create software solutions used in engineering laboratories, manufacturing environments, and production facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another STEM field.
• 2–8 years of professional software engineering experience, or 5+ years with a Master’s degree in STEM.
• Experience creating object-oriented software with C# and C++.
• Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Experience developing software for Windows operating systems.
• Experience designing, debugging, and integrating software applications.
• Experience in a collaborative engineering environment.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Windows-based software applications using object-oriented programming principles.
• Develop software in C# and C++ using Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Create and maintain software libraries, utilities, and instrument drivers used with automated test equipment.
• Support software integration for engineering labs, manufacturing, and production test environments.
• Troubleshoot software issues and interface with automated test equipment and instrumentation.
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, including Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Develop software requirements and translate system requirements into software solutions.
• Support software throughout the engineering lifecycle, including development, verification, production, and sustainment.
• Manage multiple engineering tasks while balancing competing priorities.
• Lead technical efforts on software projects and provide guidance and mentorship to junior software engineers.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in software design, development practices, and test automation.

Skills

C#

C++

Object-oriented design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another STEM-related field

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

Windows development

Job description

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Test Equipment Engineering (TEE) team in Tucson.

You will design, develop, integrate, and maintain Windows-based software applications supporting the development, testing, and production of mission-critical weapon systems. You will work with software, electrical, systems, and test engineers to create software solutions used in engineering laboratories, manufacturing environments, and production facilities.