Software Engineer

QTEC Aerospace
Huntsville, Alabama, United StatesFull-timePosted Aug 28, 2026

About the role

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 Missile Defense programs.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

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

Design, develop, and maintain high-throughput, object-oriented applications using common OOP languages and Python

Working with minimal direction, provide deep technical expertise across multiple software disciplines and an understanding of systemwide implications and user needs

Perform detailed analysis, design, coding, unit and integration testing, performance benchmarking, operational integration, and ongoing user support for complex software products

Debug, configure, and maintain existing codebases and create automated tools to improve developer productivity and operational efficiency

Minimum Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline; 6 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment daily

Proven track record of building and supporting high-performance applications

Experience with automated testing, software development best practices, and a collaborative mindset are essential

Proficiency in Python and at least one additional object-oriented programming language (e.g., Java, C#, C++, etc.)

Experience with software integration and formal testing

Strong understanding of software development best practices and ability to apply them in a multi-team environment

Excellent problem-solving skills with a proven track record of root cause analysis and issue resolution

Proven ability to mentor and motivate junior engineers, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and drives the team toward shared success

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-motivated and customer-oriented

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Strong background supporting software engineering on DoD programs

Experience with command and control (C2) system application development

Experience with Agile software development methodologies

Experience presenting complex concepts to non-software engineers, including senior program leadership, government representatives, and military leaders

Willingness to take on unanticipated tasking

Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams

Strong knowledge of Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) to support Agile software development teams

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.

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Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-throughput, object-oriented applications using common OOP languages and Python
  • Provide deep technical expertise across multiple software disciplines
  • Perform detailed analysis, design, coding, unit and integration testing, and ongoing user support for complex software products
  • Debug, configure, and maintain existing codebases and create automated tools to improve developer productivity

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of related experience
  • Proficiency in Python and at least one additional object-oriented programming language
  • Experience with automated testing and software development best practices
  • Strong understanding of software development best practices

Skills mentioned

PythonC++DebuggingPerformance OptimizationSoftware TestingUnit TestingIntegration TestingAutomationSystem DesignGit

About QTEC Aerospace

Our intent has been and always will be to operate under the highest standards of ethics, quality, and integrity – i.e., do the right things and do them right. Our business operations are lean, efficient, and effective, and provide customers and employees the best return on investment.

Defense and Space Manufacturing51-200 employeesHuntsville, Alabama