Software Engineer – Python Application Development

East Hartford, CT

Shape the future of innovation as we tackle cutting-edge projects that make a difference. We’re not just in the business of engineering—we’re building a brighter future. Driven by creativity and a culture of excellence, we believe in the power of engineering to solve today’s challenges and create opportunities for tomorrow. What we do matters.

Quest Defense is seeking a Software Engineer to support the development of engineering software applications in a customer-facing environment. This role will be part of an existing customer software team that develops, enhances, and maintains engineering applications and tools.

This position primarily focuses on Python software development and writing original application code
. The ideal candidate will have a solid software development foundation and strong Python skills. Deep front-end web development or database expertise is not required.

This is a hybrid position. The selected candidate will work both remotely and at the customer site, with increased onsite presence expected during the initial onboarding and integration period, anticipated to be approximately 2–4 weeks. Ongoing onsite presence will be based on project and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using Python
• Develop original application code to meet engineering and customer requirements
• Work within an existing customer software development team to implement new capabilities and enhancements
• Translate engineering and user requirements into functional software solutions
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software issues
• Participate in code reviews, testing, configuration management, and software release activities
• Follow established software development practices and customer processes
• Collaborate with engineers, software developers, and customer stakeholders
• Develop maintainable, documented, and reusable code
• Support application integration and testing as required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Understanding of software development principles and the software development lifecycle
• Experience writing, debugging, testing, and maintaining original application code
• Experience with source/version control tools such as Git
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative software development team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing engineering or technical software applications
• Experience working in aerospace, defense, or other engineering environments
• Experience with Agile software development
• Familiarity with automated testing and software configuration management
• Experience with REST APIs, databases, or web-based applications
• Exposure to engineering analysis or Model-Based Systems Engineering environments
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance

The QDSS Advantage:

At QDSS, our advantage is purpose-driven work, collaborative teams, and complex challenges that push boundaries and build lasting impact.

You’llgrow your career while contributing to mission-critical programs that demand excellence and shape the future.

What You’llFind Here

• Work That Matters – Next-generation, safety- and mission-critical projects where your contributions have real-world impact.
• Growth That’sSupported – Competitive compensation, employer-matched 401(k), certification assistance, and clear opportunities for advancement.
• A Culture That Works – A flexible, collaborative, and people-first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued.

Benefits Include

• Competitive pay,…