QTEC Aerospace is seeking a SOFTWARE ENGINEER to join our team of professionals in Colorado Springs, CO. The successful candidate 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 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 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
• Maintains, debugs and configures related software 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
• Designs, codes, tests and implements tools for operations automation
Works on most phases of software systems programming applications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in software engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or related field from an accredited college with at least 3 years of experience
• Minimum DOD 8570 IAT II certification required within 60 days of start

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Software engineering and software development with Java/JEE experience
• Experience and knowledge of basic software practices such as coding standards and configuration management
• Experience developing enterprise applications
• Familiarity with Java foundation classes and toolkits
• Knowledge of server side/database development and computer system administration
• Experience working as part of an Agile team
• Experience in the use of common software development and management tools such as git, Nexus, JIRA, Confluence, Maven or Gradle and Eclipse
• Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and Sys ML diagrams
• 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 rapid paced, team environment

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasking
• Experience in command and control system application development
• Automated test and pipeline development experience
• Test driven development experience
• Experience developing software for Unix/Linux and Windows platforms
• Experience with Software Integration testing including developing automated test scrips
• Ability to review performance issues, identify root cause, recommend and develop a solution
• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF)/STIG/Fortify/Sonar Qube mitigation
• Applicant should have good working knowledge of MS Office products

Security Clearance
Candidates must currently have and be able to maintain a minimum Do D SECRET level security clearance.

Salary Range
$82,000 - $161,000
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.


Benefits
QTEC Aerospace offers a variety of benefits including healthcare, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. Employees may choose among the offered benefits to design the best benefits package to suit their individual or family needs.


Location
Colorado Springs, CO

It is the policy of QTEC, Inc. not to discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, religion, disability, veteran status or any protected statuses and to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals within the company.