Software Engineer: Levels

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.

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Torch Technologies is seeking multiple Software Independent Verification & Validation Engineers 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 at all levels 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.

• 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.

• Entry‑level or early‑career position.
• Supports IV&V tasks under supervision.
• Assists with artifact reviews, test analysis, and documentation.
• Learns DoW processes, missile and radar system concepts, and applicable standards.

• Performs IV&V tasks with moderate supervision.
• Independently conducts software analysis and reviews.
• Contributes to risk assessments and technical findings.
• Participates in peer reviews and program technical discussions.

• Performs IV&V activities independently on complex systems.
• Leads analysis efforts for software subsystems or functions.
• Interfaces directly with program stakeholders and customers.
• Mentors junior engineers and supports process improvement.

• Senior‑level technical authority in software IV&V and assurance.
• Leads IV&V strategy, planning, and execution across programs.
• Provides expert guidance on airworthiness, software integrity, and risk.
• Supports major reviews, audits, and customer engagements.
• Drives continuous improvement and technical best practices.

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• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 0‑8 years applicable 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.
• Active DoW security clearance or ability to obtain one.

• 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…