Senior Software Engineer – Defense Systems, Mission-Critical

Freedom Real Estate; Utah; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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 and Health Reim

EAP

education assistance

paid time off

holidays

competitive salary

Job summary

Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the AFLCMC/EBH program at Hill AFB, UT. The role focuses on applying advanced software engineering across the full acquisition lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, mission-critical capabilities that meet performance and security requirements.

Responsibilities include systems engineering, requirements traceability, design, integration, verification, and technical documentation, with

Qualifications

• PhD in related discipline or Master’s with 10+ years of experience or Bachelor’s with 15+ years of experience
• Experience with systems engineering processes including requirements analysis, integration, verification, and validation
• Experience with software development, integration, and testing within complex system environments
• Familiarity with engineering tools, modeling, and simulation environments supporting system design and analysis
• Ability to analyze system performance and develop technical solutions to improve functionality and reliability
• Knowledge of configuration management practices and technical documentation development
• Ability to operate independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to support mission-critical programs in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Must have and maintain an active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities across all phases of the DoW acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support)
• Apply software engineering principles to support system design, development, integration, and sustainment efforts
• Support requirements development, analysis, traceability, and verification for software and system-level capabilities
• Perform system design, integration, and technical analysis to ensure performance and mission effectiveness
• Develop and review technical documentation, including system specifications, interface control documents, and engineering reports
• Support technical reviews and program milestone activities (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Collaborate with program management, logistics, test, and cybersecurity teams to ensure integrated system performance
• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements to enhance functionality and reliability
• Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning for technical and program risks
• Provide technical input to acquisition documentation and program decision-making processes

Skills

Systems engineering

Software development

Requirements analysis

Verification & validation

Technical documentation

Security clearance

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

PhD in related discipline

Master's degree in related discipline

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Modeling & simulation tools

Job description

Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the AFLCMC/EBH program at Hill AFB, UT. The role focuses on applying advanced software engineering across the full acquisition lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, mission-critical capabilities that meet performance and security requirements.

Responsibilities include systems engineering, requirements traceability, design, integration, verification, and technical documentation, with