Mid-Level Systems Design Engineer

starfish; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; 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 Saving Accounts

Health Reimbursement Accounts

EAP

education assistance

paid time off

holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies in Huntsville, AL seeks a Mid-Level Systems Design Engineer to contribute to design, development, and testing of complex software for CUAS project tools. The role operates in a collaborative team and follows established SDLC processes.

You will work with systems engineers and software peers to ensure integration and reliability, with opportunities to grow in defense software and maintain security clearances.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 2–8 years of software development experience; proficiency in C#.
• Experience with design patterns and principles.
• Familiarity with Git.
• Familiarity with Unity 3D.
• Understanding of the full software development life cycle.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain an active security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software components and applications per system requirements and architecture.
• Participate in all phases of the SDLC: requirements, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware engineers, and other software developers for integration.
• Conduct unit, integration, and system testing to verify software performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve defects and issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to technical documentation including design specs and test plans.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and best practices in software engineering.

Skills

C#

Unity 3D

Git

OOP concepts

SDLC understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / Software Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Job description

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 a Mid-Level Systems Design Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and testing of complex software systems for defense and aerospace applications for the CUAS project office test tools. This role involves working within a collaborative team environment to deliver innovative solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software components and applications in accordance with system requirements and architectural guidelines.
• Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware engineers, and other software developers to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
• Conduct unit, integration, and system testing to verify software performance and adherence to specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and best practices in software engineering.

Job Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2-8 years of experience in software development. Proficiency in object-oriented programming language (C#).
• Experience with software design patterns and principles.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with Unity 3D engine
• Understanding of the full software development life cycle.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to maintain a security clearance (Active Secret or higher).

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Customer- site

Travel: Yes, 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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
• Health Reimbursement Accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• paid time off
• holidays

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.

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