Senior Software Engineer

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 research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, our services directly support the men and women who serve our country.

Corporate mission: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”.

Seeking an experienced engineer to support evaluation, verification, and validation of software used in DoW missile systems, radar systems, and other mission‑ and safety‑critical platforms. Focus on software integrity, airworthiness, analytical rigor, and lifecycle assurance.

• 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.
• Assist with artifact reviews, test analysis, and documentation.
• Learn DoW processes, missile and radar system concepts, and applicable standards.
• Perform IV&V activities independently on complex systems.
• Interface directly with program stakeholders and customers.
• Drive continuous improvement and technical best practices.

• US Citizenship.
• Master’s degree in computer science, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of applicable experience; relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
• Progressively complex software design engineering experience; 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 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.

• 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%

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

Only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment 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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