Software Engineer

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies is seeking a Software Engineer to support the evaluation, verification, and validation of software used in DoW missile systems, radar systems, and other mission- and safety-critical platforms. This role focuses on software integrity, airworthiness, analytical rigor, and lifecycle assurance to ensure software compliance with technical, safety, quality, and program requirements. Engineers will collaborate with systems, software, safety, and quality teams to assess software engineering processes, products, and automation across the system lifecycle. Level of responsibility and technical leadership will align with experience and grade.

As a Software Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Perform independent verification and validation (IV&V) of software systems.
• Evaluate software compliance with airworthiness, safety, cybersecurity, and quality requirements.
• Assess software integrity, robustness, reliability, and risk.
• Conduct software analysis of requirements, design, code, and test artifacts.
• Review software engineering artifacts for correctness, completeness, traceability, and consistency.
• Identify software anomalies, risks, and non-conformances, document findings and support resolution.
• Support system reviews, certification activities, audits, and program milestones.
• Utilize and/or develop software automation tools to support verification and analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.

• Assists with artifact reviews, test analysis, and documentation
• Learns DoW processes, missile and radar system concepts, and applicable standards

Required Qualifications:

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• Bachelor's (Master's preferred) Degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years applicable software design engineering experience. Relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Progressively complex software design engineering experience. Experience or academic background in software engineering, software analysis, IV&V, or software assurance.
• Understanding of software development, lifecycles and verification methodologies.
• Ability to analyze complex technical information and clearly document results.
• Must have an active secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DoW missile systems, radar systems, or other defense platforms.
• Familiarity with standards such as DO-178, MIL-STD-882, MIL-STD-498, IEEE software standards, or equivalent.
• Experience with airworthiness or safety-critical software environments.
• Experience with software automation, scripting, or test frameworks.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to software quality and mission assurance.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in team-based environments.
• Adaptability across multiple programs and technical domains.

Work Environment:

• Customer site.
• Collaboration with cross-functional engineering and program teams.
• Occasional travel may be required to support program needs.

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Customer- site

Travel: Yes, 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

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Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

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