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Software Engineer

QTEC Aerospace


Job Location:

Colorado Springs, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 82000 - 160000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (12 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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. The chosen candidate will be responsible for software development in the Java language for one of the Regional Applications teams in Colorado Springs (User Interface Enterprise Services RA-An).

Job Duties/Responsibilities

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

  • Under direction provides experience across multiple systems and software disciplines as well as general knowledge of related disciplines application implications and customer areas
  • Responsible for performing analysis and technical support of systems software products including complex problem resolution design development testing operational integration and user support
  • Maintains currency 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 set standards and improve the overall efficiency of the operating system
  • Works on most phases of software systems programming applications and may require minor instruction and guidance in other phases

Minimum Education and Experience

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Mathematics Physics or a related field and one year of related experience; 6 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Understanding of software engineering and software development with Java/J2EE experience or alternate OO development experience
  • Knowledge of software practices such as coding standards automated testing automated build pipelines and configuration management
  • Ability to work effectively in a rapid-paced team environment
  • Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and SysML 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 team environment

Desired Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Experience with C
  • Knowledge of agile development methodologies
  • Experience developing enterprise applications on Linux (and/or Windows)
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps and/or build management
  • Willingness to take on unanticipated tasking
  • Familiarity with common software development and management tools such as Maven git/GitHub Nexus and Eclipse

Security Clearance

Candidates must currently have and be able to maintain a minimum DoD SECRET level security clearance.

Salary Range

The below salary range represents a general guideline; however QTEC considers a number of factors when determining base salary such as the scope and responsibilities of the position as well as the candidates experience education skills and current market conditions.

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.

Salary Range: $82000 $160000

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

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.


Required Experience:

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