Software Systems Engineer

About the role

Torch Technologies is seeking a Software Systems Engineer to support the United States Space Force (USSF) STARCOM. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, networking engineering, or infrastructure engineering.

Responsibilities

• Developing containerization and deployment pipelines for M&S software.
• Capture requirements for existing M&S tools like AFRL's AFSIM, or SMDC's EADSIM to execute in a cloud/containerized environment.
• Automate provisioning and configuration of build/test environments for Linux and Windows.
• Test and benchmark the execution of software in a DevSecOps environment.
• Prepare and present reports, briefings, and conclusions.
• Brief and interact with senior-level officers (i.e., GO/FLAG) and senior civilians.
• Lead requirements development and documentation for distributed M&S architectures.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• A Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or related STEM field (master's degree highly preferred)
• 5+ years software engineering, networking engineering, or infrastructure engineering including hardware/software integration
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this position
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II (Security+ or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in at least one of the following: Software engineering, Cloud architecture, Network and IT systems engineering, Technical Skills Required
• Experience in Java, C++, python, typescript or a closely related language
• Proficient with shell scripting languages like Bash, AWK, sed, Perl, Python
• Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to integrate and analyze data
• IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation) and config management (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, DSC).
• Linux and Windows server hardening & compliance (RMF/STIG).
• Expertise using the Microsoft Office Suite of tools (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially when communicating technical information to audiences with varying backgrounds

Enhanced Focus Areas

This position specifically emphasizes engineering the approach for executing M&S software in a DevSecOps environment.

Job Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• A Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or related STEM field (master's degree highly preferred)
• 5+ years software engineering, networking engineering, or infrastructure engineering including hardware/software integration
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this position
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II (Security+ or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in at least one of the following: Software engineering, Cloud architecture, Network and IT systems engineering, Technical Skills Required
• Experience in Java, C++, python, typescript or a closely related language
• Proficient with shell scripting languages like Bash, AWK, sed, Perl, Python
• Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to integrate and analyze data
• IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation) and config management (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, DSC).
• Linux and Windows server hardening & compliance (RMF/STIG).
• Expertise using the Microsoft Office Suite of tools (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially when communicating technical information to audiences with varying backgrounds

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• A Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or related STEM field (master's degree highly preferred)
• 5+ years software engineering, networking engineering, or infrastructure engineering including hardware/software integration
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this position
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II (Security+ or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in at least one of the following: Software engineering, Cloud architecture, Network and IT systems engineering, Technical Skills Required
• Experience in Java, C++, python, typescript or a closely related language
• Proficient with shell scripting languages like Bash, AWK, sed, Perl, Python
• Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to integrate and analyze data
• IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation) and config management (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, DSC).
• Linux and Windows server hardening & compliance (RMF/STIG).
• Expertise using the Microsoft Office Suite of tools (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially when communicating technical information to audiences with varying backgrounds

Skills

• Java
• C++
• python
• typescript
• shell scripting languages like Bash, AWK, sed, Perl, Python
• quantitative and analytic abilities
• IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation) and config management (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, DSC).
• Linux and Windows server hardening & compliance (RMF/STIG).
• Microsoft Office Suite of tools (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
• written and oral communication skills

Benefits

• ESOP participation
• 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution
• 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
• holidays

Pay

The salary range for this position is $130,000-$165,000. The salary range information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity.

Schedule

M-F; 8-5

Work Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Travel

0-10%

Relocation Assistance

No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract

Yes