PR026-019 - SOFTWARE ENGINEER

QTEC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

QTEC Aerospace in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Software Engineer to join a team supporting Army Air Defense programs. The successful candidate will work on design, development, testing, and integration of software systems in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.

The role emphasizes OO development with Java and C++, Linux environments, scripting with Bash and Python, and experience with Git/GitLab, Jira, and Confluence within SAFe frameworks. DoD SECRET clearance is required or pursued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field from an accredited college.
• 5+ years of relevant experience or 3 years with Master's or 1 year with PhD.
• Ability to work in an in-person/closed-area environment daily.
• Strong OO software development experience with Java and C++.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug software systems.
• Participate in SAFe Scrum teams to develop software across baselines.
• Work in fast-paced environment with diverse assignments and collaboration.
• Perform software development and upgrades in multiple languages while preserving behavior.
• Support documentation updates using Markdown and collaboration tools.
• Support testing activities including unit and functional testing, code coverage analysis, and static analysis.

Skills

Java

C++

Linux

Scripting: Bash

Python

Git/GitLab

Jira

Confluence

SAFe

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitLab

Eclipse

VS Code

Job description

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 Army Air Defense programs.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

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

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications and software systems that implement logical and mathematical solutions that are aligned with program objectives
• Participate in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Scrum teams to develop and maintain software products across multiple software baselines
• Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels of the organization
• Perform software development and upgrades in multiple programming languages/versions while minimizing changes to the operational behavior of tactical software
• Support documentation creation and updates using Markdown and other collaboration tools
• Support testing activities including unit and functional testing, code coverage analysis, and static code analysis; contribute to continuous improvement of test effectiveness and automation

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field from an accredited college and at least 5 years of relevant experience; 3 Years relevant experience with Master's degree; 1 Year of relevant experience with PhD

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment daily
• Strong object-oriented software development experience with Java and C++
• Proficiency in Linux-based development and runtime environments. Experience with scripting languages and tools including Bash and Python
• Experience with modern configuration management and source control tools (Git / GitLab)
• Experience with Agile SAFe and Atlassian Agile tools including Jira and Confluence
• 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

• Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including Cameo or similar tools
• Experience utilizing Jenkins or similar CI/CD pipelines to build, integrate, and test software
• Experience supporting real-time or distributed systems using RTI/DDS publish/subscribe middleware
• Experience with the Open Service Gateway initiative (OSGi) framework
• CompTIA Security+
• Experience with XML for data exchange and configuration files
• Experience using Eclipse, VS Code, or similar IDEs for Java/C++ development
• Experience with external interfaces such as MIL‑STD‑6016 (Link 16), Blue Force Tracker (BFT), IBS, ADS‑B, or similar tactical data links
• Radar track management experience on prior programs

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.