PR026-006 - JR SOFTWARE ENGINEERS - General Consideration

QTEC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QTEC Aerospace in Huntsville, AL seeks Jr. Software Engineers to join a multi-contractor team providing program, engineering, and technical support for Missile Defense programs. Roles focus on Java/JEE development, analysis, and integration in a secure in-person environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a related field and 2+ years of experience, with strong collaboration and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, math, physics, or related field plus at least 2 years related experience or Master’s degree.
• Must be able to work in-person in a secured environment daily.
• Proficiency in Java/JEE and enterprise software development practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop software in Java language per team standards.
• Analyze and support systems software products; resolve complex issues and assist with design, development and testing.
• Code, maintain, debug, and configure enterprise applications; work from specifications for OS applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve problems and improve software efficiency.
• Assist with design, coding, benchmark testing, and documentation of programs.
• Interface with system support groups to ensure smooth operation and adherence to standards.

Skills

Java/JEE experience

Agile methodology

Unix/Linux

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in software engineering or related field

Tools

Git

JIRA

Confluence

Maven/Gradle

Eclipse

Job description

PR026-006 - JR SOFTWARE ENGINEERS - General Consideration

QTEC Aerospace is consistently seeking Jr. Software Engineers to join our team of professionals in Huntsville, AL. If you do not see a job posting on our Employment Opportunities Page which fits your specific skillset and would like to submit your application for us to keep on file for general consideration, please complete our application process here.

Selected applicants will become part of a team of professionals representing both industry and government. The successful candidates 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.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

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

• Responsible for software development in the Java language
• Responsible for performing analysis and technical support of systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support
• Designs, codes, maintains, debugs and configures enterprise software applications and products
• Works from specifications to develop or modify operating systems applications
• Assists with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging and documentation of programs
• Interfaces with other system support groups to resolve problems, setting standards and improving overall efficiency of the operating system

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in software engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or related field from an accredited college and at least 2 years related experience or Master's degree

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment daily
• Software engineering and software development with Java/JEE experience
• Possess knowledge of basic software practices, including coding standards and configuration management
• Familiar with developing enterprise applications using Java
• Familiarity with Java foundation classes and toolkits
• Knowledge of developing software for Unix/Linux
• Experience working as part of an Agile team; understanding of Agile methodology
• Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams
• Good working knowledge of MS Office products
• 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-starter with ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Use of common software development and management tools, including Git, Nexus, JIRA, Confluence, Maven/Gradle, and Eclipse
• Full Stack experience
• Command and control system application development
• Automated test and pipeline development experience
• Experience developing software for Windows platforms
• Experience with Software Integration testing, including developing automated test scripts
• Knowledge of server-side/database development and computer system administration

Security Clearance

Candidates must currently have and be able to maintain a minimum DoD SECRET level security clearance.

Location

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.