Senior Modeling and Simulation; M&S) Software Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-05
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Software Development
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 Senior Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Software Engineer to lead development, integration, execution, and analysis of real-time simulations in support of Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense (AIAMD) systems. The successful candidate will be a significant contributor to the technical effort while also leading a small team--planning resources and schedule to accomplish customer objectives. This position is located on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.
Job Responsibilities- Development, integration, execution, & analysis of real-time M&S products to support the U.S. Army in various lab and range venues including all-digital and Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) venues.
- Design & develop simulations using tactical and simulation communication protocols.
- Integrate simulation and tactical software changes into real-time simulations.
- Track and resolve bugs, issues, and new capabilities.
- Support integration, execution, debugging, and analysis in various venues including OEM facilities, government lab facilities, and test ranges.
- Maintain subject matter expertise in real-time M&S, AIAMD fire control, AIAMD interceptors, and AIAMD sensors/uplinkers.
- Plan and prioritize resources and schedule for the team.
- Develop Virtual Engagement (VE) and other real-time simulations.
- Integrate already-existing fire control, missile, C2 code bases into real-time simulations, and integrate these into larger system-of-system integrations.
- Track, debug, and resolve bugs, issues, new requirements, updates, and other changes.
- Plan, set priorities, and coordinate team resources.
- Design, implement, test, and maintain real-time software simulation models in C++ and FORTRAN.
- Travel to support the integration, operation, and analysis of real-time simulation models into Flight Test environments.
- Develop pre- and post-processing tools in MATLAB/python to better work with and analyze the simulation inputs and outputs.
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members.
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, a related field or equivalent experience.
- 8 or more years of applicable progressively complex software design engineering experience.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong understanding of software development life cycles, methodologies, and best practices.
- Experience leading technical teams and facilitating teamwork.
- Significant experience with some or all of the following:
- Modeling and Simulation
- Realtime processing
- 6
DOF interceptor modeling - Patriot interceptors
- AIAMD fire control
- AIAMD sensors/uplinkers
- Proficiency in C++, FORTRAN, Python, and MATLAB.
- Familiarity with Python data science and plotting libraries (pandas, numpy, matplotlib).
- Experience with build and meta-build systems such as Make and Meson.
- Proficiency with Perforce, Gitlab and software configuration management best practices.
- Familiarity with continuous integration tools and practices.
- Experience supporting Test and Evaluation (T&E), including pre-flight and ground testing activities.
- Analysis of simulation and live mission data.
- Ability to read and understand design documents and Interface Control Diagrams (ICDs).
- Ada experience also desired.
- Must have an active secret clearance.
M-F; 8-5
Work LocationCustomer-site.
TravelYes,0-10%
Relocation AssistanceNo
Position Contingent Upon Award of ContractNo
Benefits- ESOP participation
- 401(k) match
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- flexible spending accounts
- Health Saving Accounts
- Health Reimbursement Accounts
- EAP
- education assistance
- paid time off
- holidays
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