Freelance Embedded Firmware Engineer Jobs in Decatur, AL

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 is seeking a Senor Software Safety Engineer to support the identification, analysis, mitigation, and verification of software and firmware safety risks for DoW missile systems, command and control (C2BMC) systems, radar platforms, UAVs, THAAD, and other mission- and safety-critical defense systems. This role focuses on ensuring software safety, integrity, and compliance throughout the system lifecycle, including requirements development, design, implementation, integration, and sustainment.

Positions are available across multiple levels, with scope, technical depth, and leadership responsibilities aligned to experience and grade.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform software and firmware safety analysis across the system lifecycle.
• Identify, assess, and document software safety hazards, risks, and mitigations.
• Support system safety activities for missile systems, radars, UAVs, C2BMC, and embedded platforms.
• Evaluate software compliance with safety, airworthiness, and program requirements.
• Analyze requirements, design, code, test, and operational data for safety impacts.
• Support development and maintenance of safety artifacts (hazard analyses, safety assessments, risk matrices).
• Support verification and validation of software safety requirements and controls.
• Participate in safety reviews, audits, and program technical reviews.
• Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, test, IV&V, and quality teams.
• Document findings, recommendations, and risk assessments clearly and accurately.

Expectations:

• Leads software safety analysis efforts for subsystems or functions.
• Interfaces directly with program teams and customers.
• Mentors junior engineers and supports cross-program safety activities.
• Provides technical leadership in software safety and risk management.
• Defines safety strategies, processes, and best practices across programs.
• Supports major system reviews, certification efforts, and customer engagements.
• Advises program leadership on software safety and mission risk.

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship.
• Master's degree in computer science, a related field or equivalent experience.
• 10 or more years of applicable progressively complex systems design engineering experience, including integration of complex hardware/software systems. Experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Experience or academic background in software safety, system safety, software engineering, firmware, or embedded systems.
• Understanding of software development, lifecycles and system safety principles.
• Ability to analyze complex technical systems and document safety findings.
• Must have a active secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DoW missile systems, THAAD, C2BMC, radar systems, UAVs, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with safety and airworthiness standards such as MIL-STD-882, DO-178, ARP4754, or equivalent.
• Experience with software IV&V, software assurance, or mission assurance.
• Experience with embedded software and firmware safety.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and risk-based thinking.
• Attention to detail in safety-critical environments.
• Clear technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound judgment and commitment to mission and personnel safety.

Work Environment

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

Schedule:M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Customer- site: No telework option available

Travel:Yes, 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available:No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:No

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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, 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to HR@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.