Real-Time Software Engineer – SAFe | Java/C++ | Secret

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 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.