Senior Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Software Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Torch Technologies, Inc. in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Senior Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer to lead development, integration, and analysis of real-time simulations for AIAMD systems. You will guide a small team, plan resources, and ensure timely delivery in support of Army programs.

The role requires deep expertise in C++, FORTRAN, Python, and MATLAB, with a focus on real-time simulations and defense tech. U.S. Citizenship and an active secret clearance are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressively complex software design engineering experience.
• Active security clearance (secret) required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, execute, and analyze real-time M&S products to support the U.S. Army in lab and range venues (HWIL and all-digital).
• Design and develop simulations using tactical and simulation protocols.
• Integrate simulation and tactical software changes into real-time simulations.
• Track, debug, and resolve bugs, issues, and new capabilities.
• Support integration, execution, debugging, and analysis in various venues including OEM facilities and test ranges.
• Maintain subject matter expertise in real-time M&S, AIAMD fire control, interceptors, and sensors/uplinkers.

Skills

Lead technical teams

Real-time M&S experience

C++/FORTRAN/Python/MATLAB

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team coordination

CI/CD familiarity

T&E support experience

Read ICDs

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Perforce

GitLab

Make

Meson

MATLAB toolchain

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 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!

Senior Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Software Engineer to lead development, integration, execution, and analysis of real-time simulations in support of Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense (AIAMD) systems. The successful candidate will be a significant contributor to the technical effort while also leading a small team – planning resources and schedule to accomplish customer objectives. This position is located on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.

Job Responsibilities

• This job entails development, integration, execution, & analysis of real-time M&S products to support the U.S. Army in various lab and range venues including all-digital and Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) venues.
• The successful candidate will design & develop simulations using tactical and simulation communication protocols.
• The candidate will integrate simulation and tactical software changes into real-time simulations.
• The candidate will track and resolve bugs, issues, and new capabilities.
• The candidate will support integration, execution, debugging, and analysis in various venues including OEM facilities, government lab facilities, and test ranges.
• The ideal candidate will maintain subject matter expertise in real-time M&S, AIAMD fire control, AIAMD interceptors, and AIAMD sensors/uplinkers. The successful candidate will plan and prioritize resources and schedule for the team.
• Develop Virtual Engagement (VE) and other real-time simulations.
• Integrate already-existing fire control, missile, C2 code bases into real-time simulations, and integrate these into larger system-of-system integrations.
• Track, debug, and resolve bugs, issues, new requirements, updates, and other changes.
• Plan, set priorities, and coordinate team resources.
• Design, implement, test, and maintain real-time software simulation models in C++ and FORTRAN.
• Travel to support the integration, operation, and analysis of real-time simulation models into Flight Test environments.
• Develop pre- and post-processing tools in MATLAB/python to better work with and analyze the simulation inputs and outputs.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members.

Job Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, a related field or equivalent experience.
• 8 or more years of applicable progressively complex software design engineering experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience leading technical teams and facilitating teamwork.
• Significant experience with some or all of the following:
• Modeling and Simulation
• Realtime processing
• 6DOF interceptor modeling
• Patriot interceptors
• AIAMD fire control
• AIAMD sensors/uplinkers
• Proficiency in C++, FORTRAN, Python, and MATLAB.
• Familiarity with Python data science and plotting libraries (pandas, numpy, matplotlib.
• Experience with build and meta-build systems such as Make and Meson.
• Proficiency with Perforce, Gitlab and software configuration management best practices.
• Familiarity with continuous integration tools and practices.
• Experience supporting Test and Evaluation (T&E), including pre-flight and ground testing activities.
• Analysis of simulation and live mission data.
• Ability to read and understand design documents and Interface Control Diagrams (ICDs).
• Ada experience also desired.
• Must have an active secret clearance.

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 and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and 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.

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Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.