Senior System Engineer

Freedom Real Estate; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 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 Savings Accounts

Job summary

Torch Technologies in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join a team researching, integrating, and developing AI/ML solutions. This position supports the Technology Development Business Unit.

The role includes leading automation for cybersecurity, delivering high-quality software components, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Requires Master’s degree, 10+ years experience, and a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI/ML solutions for voice, simulation, and data processing challenges.
• Collaborate to implement containerized, scalable software in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead automation of cybersecurity, penetration testing, and information assurance activities.
• Deliver diverse features and tools with maintainable, well-documented code.
• Balance rapid iteration with long-term architecture and maintainable design.
• Provide technical support and deliver high-quality code and testing.

Skills

US Citizenship

Security clearance: Secret

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Independent worker

Time management

Education

Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab

Git

Perforce Helix

Jira

Job description

Senior System EngineerYou may choose to display a cookie banner on the external site. You must specify the message in the cookie banner and may add a link to a relevant policy. If you are unfamiliar with these requirements, please seek the advice of legal counsel.# Careers## Senior System EngineerApply: Huntsville, AL: Full time: Posted Today: R2179**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 Senior System Engineer to join a team researching, integrating, and developing solutions for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. This position supports the Technology Development Business Unit.**As a Senior Systems Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:*** Develop innovative solutions to voice, simulation, and data processing challenges using AI and machine learning technologies.* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement containerized, scalable solutions in a fast-paced commercial software environment.* Follow and contribute to the continuous refinement of established team best practices.* Lead efforts to automate compliance activities related to penetration testing, cybersecurity, and information assurance requirements.* Demonstrate a positive, engaged, and collaborative approach while contributing to the assigned team, business unit, and company-wide initiatives.* Deliver and contribute to a diverse range of features, tools, and systems.* Build and integrate software components into fully functional software systems that exceed customer expectations.* Balance rapid development and iteration with long-term architectural considerations while producing maintainable, testable, well-structured, high-quality code.* Ensure high-quality implementation of features, tools, and documentation, including technical support, automated testing, and low-level debugging.**Required Qualifications:*** U.S. Citizenship* Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field or equivalent experience.* 10+ years of experience developing and delivering finished software solutions* Secret clearance is required.* Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.* Ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts and share knowledge with diverse audiences, both internally and externally.* Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.* Ability to identify opportunities and provide recommendations for improving development processes and practices.* Ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, and consistently meet deadlines.* Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining an understanding of overall business needs. **Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience with Software Development and Deployment in Kubernetes Cluster* Passion for developing AI/ML applications.* Experience Designing Data Contracts and integrating with APIs.* Experience developing CI/CD Pipelines with Jenkins and Gitlab.* Full understanding of using Software Code Repositories (Git, Perforce Helix, etc.) during development.* Issue tracking with Atlassian Jira. **Schedule:**M-F; 8-5**Work Location:** Huntsville, AL**Travel:**yes, 10-20%**Relocation Assistance Available:** No**Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:** Yes, expect award 12/15/2026 #LI-DK1 **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.**Applying to Torch Technologies:**Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.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.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail]. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.