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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 an experiencedSenior Software Engineersupporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate Munitions Division (AFLCMC/EBH) atHill AFB, UT. This position supports the government in applying advanced engineering principles to the design, development, integration, and sustainment of software-intensive systems across the full acquisition lifecycle. This role involves working closely with program offices, engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, mission-critical capabilities that meet performance, operational, and mission requirements.

As a Senior Software Engineer your duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support engineering activities across all phases of the DoW acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support)

• Apply software engineering principles to support system design, development, integration, and sustainment efforts

• Support requirements development, analysis, traceability, and verification for software and system-level capabilities

• Perform system design, integration, and technical analysis to ensure performance and mission effectiveness

• Develop and review technical documentation, including system specifications, interface control documents, and engineering reports

• Support technical reviews and program milestone activities (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)

• Collaborate with program management, logistics, test, and cybersecurity teams to ensure integrated system performance

• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements to enhance functionality, reliability, and maintainability

• Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning for technical and program risks

• Provide technical input to acquisition documentation and program decision-making processes

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship

• PhD in related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience OR

• Master's degree in related discipline and 10 years of relevant experience OR

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 15 years of relevant experience

• Systems engineering processes, including requirements analysis, integration, verification, and validation

• Software development, integration, and testing within complex system environments

• Familiarity with engineering tools, modeling, and simulation environments supporting system design and analysis

• Ability to analyze system performance and develop technical solutions to improve functionality and reliability

• Knowledge of configuration management practices and technical documentation development

• Ability to operate independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities applied to complex technical challenges

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information clearly

• Ability to support mission-critical programs in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to evolving program needs

• Must have and maintain an active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting system development, integration, or sustainment activities

• Experience applying engineering principles to support the development, integration, and sustainment of software-intensive systems

• Experience supporting requirements development, analysis, traceability, and verification within complex programs

• Experience contributing to system design, integration, and technical evaluation activities across the acquisition lifecycle

• Experience supporting technical reviews and program milestones (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)

• Experience working within DoW acquisition environments or similar large-scale engineering programs

• Master's degree in related discipline and 25 years of relevant experience and recognized at the national level in Software Engineering; OR PhD in related discipline and 25 years of relevant experience

• ABET-accredited MS and/or BS degree in computer science

Schedule:(M-F; 8-5)

Work Location: Onsite at Hill AFB, UT

Travel: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.