EO/IR Software and Data Engineer

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Job Title

EO/IR Software and Data Engineer

Location

Alabama - Huntsville - Huntsville, AL 35802 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies is seeking a EO/IR Software and Data Engineer to fill an immediate opening. The ideal candidate will have experience/expertise with electro-optical and infrared data analysis (EO/IR), image processing, and uncertainty analysis. The Software Design Engineer will be responsible for the analysis, interpretation, and algorithm development to support data reduction from customer test events. A well-suited candidate will be self-motivated, with demonstrated communication skills (oral and written) and capable of working both in a small team and unsupervised.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze EO/IR sensor data, including target detection, tracking, filtering, and signature analysis.
• Perform sensor data fusion and uncertainty analysis.
• Support multi-spectral sensor calibration and characterization.
• Analyze algorithms and their interaction to improve performance.
• Interpret data, identifying trends, and analyze results using statistical techniques.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or similar).
• 5+ years of experience in EO/IR data analysis, image processing, and statistical analysis, including proficiency with data processing tools such as MATLAB, Python, R, Java, or similar.
• Strong analytical, computational, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance is required.

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Full time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule: 40 hours per week

Work Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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