Senior Software Engineer – Automated Test Systems

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support development of software for a modular PXI-based Automated Test System (ATS). As a Senior Software Engineer – Automated Test Systems, duties will include, but are not limited to: Develop and Integrate backend software components supporting automated test systems. Responsibilities include contributing to test execution logic, instrument control interfaces, Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) components, and data logging systems. Support integration with PXI/PXIe instrumentation, switching systems, programmable power supplies, and custom electrical interfaces while implementing modular, maintainable code under the guidance of senior engineers. Support system data management, integration, and debugging activities within the lab environment. Maintain databases for test results, configuration control, and calibration records, as well as implementing logging and diagnostic frameworks and internal APIs. Lead hardware/software integration, troubleshooting instrument communication and timing issues, and supporting unit and integration testing while documenting results and performing code reviews, design discussions, and continuous improvement of test frameworks and internal tools.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent experience.
8+ years of professional experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
Proficiency in C#, Object-oriented programming principles, LabVIEW, TestStand
Deep Understanding of Backend application development concepts, Basic database fundamentals, Version control systems (Git or similar)
Software Communications with Commercial Electronics (e.g. Drivers/Commands).
Deep Familiarity with SQL databases, REST APIs, Logging frameworks, Unit testing practices, AI-assisted coding.

Responsibilities

Develop and Integrate backend software components supporting automated test systems.
Contributing to test execution logic, instrument control interfaces, Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) components, and data logging systems.
Support integration with PXI/PXIe instrumentation, switching systems, programmable power supplies, and custom electrical interfaces while implementing modular, maintainable code under the guidance of senior engineers.
Support system data management, integration, and debugging activities within the lab environment.
Maintain databases for test results, configuration control, and calibration records, as well as implementing logging and diagnostic frameworks and internal APIs.
Lead hardware/software integration, troubleshooting instrument communication and timing issues, and supporting unit and integration testing while documenting results and performing code reviews, design discussions, and continuous improvement of test frameworks and internal tools.