Senior Software/Systems Engineer/Analyst

Torch Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; 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

Health Reimbursement Accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software/Systems Engineer/Analyst in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on large-scale system and software evaluations, data analysis, and performance optimization in a fast-paced, technical environment.

You will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and engage with customer organizations. The ideal candidate has strong software engineering foundations (C++, Python, Java), agile development, and requirements analysis, plus the ability to document

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of engineering experience.
• Ability to work with two or more of Ada, C, C++, Python, and Java.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.
• 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.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Ada

Education

B.S. in Computer Science/Software Engineering/CE/EE

Tools

Linux

Windows

VxWorks

DOORS

Job description

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 Software/Systems Engineer/Analyst

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 software engineering including programming in C++, Python, and Java; agile development, and requirements analysis. The candidate will also have the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, work with customer organizations, and recommend solutions for complex engineering challenges.

As a Software/Systems Engineer/Analyst, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Required 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.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of DOORS, Requirements Analysis processes, and/or Systems Engineering.
• Experience with the Linux, Windows, and VxWorks operating systems.
• Experience with system analysis, data processing, and/or radar/sensor systems.
• Experience in missile defense or aerospace systems.
• Experience working with distributed systems or server-based architecture.

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Customer-site: No telework option available

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

Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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.

Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.