Software Test Engineer

starfish; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; 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 Refr

Job summary

Torch Technologies seeks a Software Test Engineer to support verification and aircraft software airworthiness qualification for a next-generation Army aviation platform. This role operates on the front line of software airworthiness evaluation during SIL, ground, and flight test phases.

You will review contractor verification efforts, life cycle data, and ensure compliance across advanced avionics and mission systems, reporting to leadership and coordinating with government staff.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Experience evaluating software FQT in a defense acquisitions environment.
• Familiarity with aviation software standards (DO-178C, DO-254).

Responsibilities

• Oversee OEM and supplier Formal Qualification Testing (FQT) and high-level requirements-based testing to ensure compliance with DO-178C and DO-254 objectives.
• Evaluate contractor-delivered software life cycle data and verification artifacts for completeness and airworthiness compliance.
• Provide government oversight for milestone reviews, including software Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) and FQT.
• Support Stage of Involvement (SOI) audits to assure software and AEH development processes meet airworthiness objectives.
• Oversee the transition of incremental software releases from SIL environments into active flight test environments.
• Evaluate contractor testing efforts supporting Army Airworthiness Release (AWR) and Safety of Flight (SOF) compliance through continuous test-fix-test cycles.
• Evaluate verification of next-generation software architectures, including MOSA compliance and FACE™ conformance.
• Iteratively improve test oversight processes for maximum efficiency across the acquisition lifecycle.
• Develop briefing materials, distilling complex technical data into clear recommendations for senior leadership.
• Proactively identify software integration risks and resolve testing bottlenecks across the supply chain.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

5+ years experience

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

DO-178C

DO-254

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 is seeking a Software Test Engineer to support technical verification and software airworthiness qualification for a critical, next-generation Army aviation platform.

This is an opportunity to join a high-tempo, dynamic development program at a crucial inflection point. As the program transitions from initial development into intensive test phases—including System Integration Laboratory (SIL) verification, ground test, flight test, and preparation for full-rate production—you will operate on the front line of software airworthiness evaluation. In this role, you will evaluate contractor verification efforts, review life cycle data artifacts, and ensure compliance across advanced avionics and mission systems

As a Software Test Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Oversee OEM and supplier Formal Qualification Testing (FQT) and high-level requirements-based testing to ensure compliance with DO-178C and DO-254 objectives.
• Evaluate contractor-delivered software life cycle data and verification artifacts for completeness and airworthiness compliance.
• Provide government oversight for milestone reviews, including software Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) and FQT.
• Support Stage of Involvement (SOI) audits to assure software and Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH) development processes meet airworthiness objectives.
• Oversee the transition of incremental software releases from SIL environments into active flight test environments.
• Evaluate contractor testing efforts supporting Army Airworthiness Release (AWR) and Safety of Flight (SOF) compliance through continuous test-fix-test cycles.
• Evaluate verification of next-generation software architectures, including MOSA compliance and FACE™ conformance.
• Iteratively improve test oversight processes for maximum efficiency across the acquisition lifecycle.
• Develop briefing materials, distilling complex technical data into clear recommendations for senior leadership.
• Proactively identify software integration risks and resolve testing bottlenecks across the supply chain.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Active Secret clearance
• Experience providing technical oversight and evaluating software FQT in a defense acquisition environment.
• Deep familiarity with aviation software standards (specifically DO-178C and DO-254).
• Experience building technical oversight processes and evaluating SIL testing procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience with next-generation military aviation acquisition programs
• Familiarity with Agile software development frameworks, specifically Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD), and iterative test methodologies.
• Familiarity with Multi-Core Processor (MCP) and Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) certification objectives.
• Experience auditing against FACE™ and MOSA directives.
• Experience leading or working within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Advanced knowledge of Army airworthiness, system safety, and materiel release processes.

Schedule: Fulltime, Mon-Fri

Work Location: onsite, Huntsville, Alabama

Travel: Yes, 10-25%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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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.

• 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
• 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. 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.