Software Engineer - Project Lead

Overview

Torch Technologies is 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 Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) Engineer to support the evaluation, verification, and validation of software used in Department of War (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.

• Lead a team of software engineers conducting 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.
• Performs IV&V activities independently on complex systems.
• Interfaces directly with program stakeholders and customers.
• Drives continuous improvement and technical best practices.

• US Citizenship.
• Master’s degree in computer science, a related field or equivalent experience.
• 10 or more years of applicable 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, life cycles and verification methodologies.
• Ability to analyze complex technical information and clearly document results.
• Must have an active secret clearance.

• 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.
• Active DoW security clearance or ability to obtain one.

• 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.

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

M-F; 8-5

Customer-site

Yes, 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available:
No

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,…