Mid-Level Software Engineer

Torch Technologies•Huntsville, AL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to integrate vendor-developed flight software into a proprietary six-degree-of-freedom (6DOF) simulation environment. The work supports independent verification and validation (IV&V) of flight software for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures program. The role focuses on the integration layer between external vendor flight code and the in-house simulation framework, ensuring accurate interface behavior, timing, data exchange, and functional compliance before and during test execution. The position is performed in a laboratory at Redstone Arsenal. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no telework option. Travel is 0–10%, and relocation assistance is not available. The position is not contingent upon a contract award. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Torch Technologies describes itself as a 100% employee-owned company, a Certified Great Place To Work, and a Certified Evergreen ESOP. It offers a stable and professional work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Five years of applicable software design engineering experience.
Proficiency in C/C++, required for integrating vendor flight software modules.
Working knowledge of Python and/or MATLAB for simulation tooling, test scripting, and data analysis.
Experience with Linux-based development and simulation environments.
Familiarity with software build systems, linking, and cross-compilation.
Knowledge of containerized development workflows.
Ability to interpret vendor and MDA software/interface requirements and assess integration compliance.
Strong software debugging skills, particularly for integration-layer defects such as data marshaling, timing, and interface mismatches.
Ability to publish clear technical reports and briefings communicating integration status and analysis results.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of 6DOF simulation concepts, including rigid body dynamics, coordinate frames, and guidance/navigation/control interfaces.
Understanding of software IV&V processes and the distinction between developer testing and independent verification.
Basic understanding of aerospace or missile defense systems.

Responsibilities

Integrate vendor-supplied flight software, delivered as source code, object code, or compiled libraries, into the team's 6DOF simulation environment and resolve interface, build, and compatibility issues.
Analyze MDA and vendor interface control documents (ICDs) and software requirements to ensure correct simulation integration and data flow.
Debug integration problems caused by differences in vendor coding practices, compilers, data structures, and timing assumptions relative to the host simulation.
Support IV&V test execution by configuring simulation scenarios, verifying flight software behavior against expected 6DOF trajectory and dynamics outputs, and documenting discrepancies.
Work with simulation architects, systems engineers, and vendor points of contact to troubleshoot integration failures and validate fixes.
Publish integration status reports, test readiness documentation, and briefing materials summarizing analysis results.