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 superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, we directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission is “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom,” and as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we are committed to growing and sustaining our company for the next 100 years.

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• Active Secret security clearance (must have and maintain)

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

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pay

Competitive salary

Benefits

• ESOP participation
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Paid time off and holidays