Senior Software Engineer: Defense Systems & Analytics

Torch Technologies; Red Stone (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Torch Technologies, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Senior Software/Systems Engineer/Analyst to support advanced defense programs. You will develop and apply analytical tools, perform system-level evaluations, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission-critical solutions.

Required: 8+ years in engineering, proficiency in Ada/C/C++/Python/Java, and a current secret clearance. Superior problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills are essential for success in

Qualifications

• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Ability to work with two or more of Ada, C, C++, Python, and Java.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting system testing, validation, and/or verification efforts.
• Ability to participate in customer meetings, document findings, and remediate issues.
• Must have a current secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Developing and reviewing plans and reports to ensure system and software operations comply with requirements and design specifications.
• Develop and maintain tools using Python and Bash scripts to support data analysis and system evaluation.
• Perform system-level analysis to identify performance issues and optimization opportunities.
• Perform detailed performance analyses, generating actionable insights, and recommending architectural or algorithmic improvements.
• Evaluate technical requirements for ambiguity, completeness and testability.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, bottlenecks, and system inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve system performance and reliability.
• Support troubleshooting efforts across distributed systems and infrastructure.
• Contribute to technical documentation, reports, and customer deliverables.
• Assist in planning and executing engineering tasks to meet program deadlines.

Skills

Programming (Ada/C/C++/Python/Java)

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/engineering

Tools

DOORS

VxWorks

Linux

Windows

Job description

Torch Technologies, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Senior Software/Systems Engineer/Analyst to support advanced defense programs. You will develop and apply analytical tools, perform system-level evaluations, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission-critical solutions.

Required: 8+ years in engineering, proficiency in Ada/C/C++/Python/Java, and a current secret clearance. Superior problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills are essential for success in