JR Software Engineers

Junior Software Engineer

QTEC Aerospace is seeking multiple Junior Software Engineers to join our team of professionals in Huntsville, AL. The successful candidates will become part of a team of professionals representing both industry and government in support of a Missile Defense System (MDS) with a mission of protecting the United States and our allies. 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:

• 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
• Test-driven development
• 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: 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.