IV&V Software Engineer

Torch Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Education assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, seeks a highly motivated IV&V Software Engineer to support advanced defense programs. You will analyze formal tests for IFPC, perform code analysis, and implement automated verification within DevSecOps pipelines.

要求 US citizenship and active secret clearance. Bachelor’s in CS or related field with 5 years of software design/IV&V experience is preferred. On-site with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of applicable software design engineering experience.
• Experience in IV&V within complex weapon systems or DoD/Army environments.
• Proficiency with static and dynamic code analysis tools and memory debugging tools (CodeDX, Understand, Valgrind).
• Strong GitLab, DevSecOps experience and Agile software development lifecycle involvement.
• Familiarity with modern defense architectures and participation in technical working groups.
• Active secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze Formal Qualification Tests (FQT) for the IFPC weapon system.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and system requirement specification failures.
• Perform deep-dive static and dynamic code analysis on software executables to ensure integrity and security.
• Architect and implement automated verification solutions and integrate IFPC software into gov't IVP and emulation/test environments.
• Maintain and optimize software verification pipelines using GitLab and CI/CD practices.

Skills

GitLab

DevSecOps

Agile methodologies

Collaboration across teams

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CodeDX

Understand

Valgrind

Job description

Torch TechnologiesThank 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 highly motivated IV&V Software Engineer to support advanced defense and engineering programs. This role involves developing and applying analytical tools, performing system-level evaluations, and contributing to mission-critical solutions in a fast-paced, technical environment. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in GitLab and DevSecOps, experience with static and dynamic code analysis tools, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges.Core Technical Responsibilities:System Testing & Validation: Review and analyze Formal Qualification Tests (FQT) for the IFPC weapon system. Identify, document, and track software defects and system requirement specification failures.Code & Architecture Analysis: Perform deep-dive static and dynamic code analysis on software executables to ensure system integrity, security compliance, and proper data-rights management.Automation & Integration: Architect and implement automated solutions to replace manual verification processes. Lead the technical integration of IFPC software into the government's Integrated Verification Platform (IVP) and other emulation/test environments.DevSecOps & CI/CD: Maintain and optimize software verification pipelines using industry-standard version control and continuous integration tools.Required Technical Skills & Qualifications:US Citizenship.Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) Degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience.5 years applicable software design engineering experience.Domain Expertise: Proven engineering experience in software Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V), specifically within complex weapon systems or DoD/Army environments.Analytical Tools: Proficiency with static and dynamic code analysis tools, as well as memory debugging tools (e.g., CodeDX, Understand, Valgrind).Version Control & Pipelines: Strong experience with GitLab, DevSecOps methodologies, and Agile software development lifecycles.System Architecture: Familiarity with modern defense architectures and active participation in Technical Working Groups (e.g., Requirements and Architecture Working Groups).Must have an active secret clearance.Preferred Technical Competencies:Direct technical experience with the IFPC system, SHIELD, or related missile defense architectures.Hands-on experience developing or integrating with custom test automation frameworks.Advanced scripting or programming experience to build custom automation and parse large telemetry/test datasets.Schedule: M-F; 8-5Work Location: Customer- siteTravel: Yes, 10%-15% travelRelocation Assistance Available: NoPosition Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No#LI-TSBenefits: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 [e-mail]. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.