Full-Time

Junior Software Engineer

Updated on 8/1/2026

Torch Technologies

Torch Technologies

1,001-5,000 employees

End-to-end defense tech product development

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Huntsville, AL, USA

In Person

No telework option; travel is approximately 20%.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
QA & Testing (1)
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Software Testing
CUDA
Git
Computer Networking
C/C++
DevOps
Linux/Unix

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Requirements
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Two years of applicable software design engineering experience.
  • Experience in C and C++ software development.
  • Experience working in a Linux development environment.
  • Experience with Git repositories for configuration management.
  • Exposure to modern development concepts.
  • Software testing experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Work within a team with a focus on software testing and debugging.
  • Work toward software maintenance, new build capabilities, and software modernization efforts with graphics processing units.
  • Test software and contribute to implementing issues that maintain the software for customer needs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Adaptability to large source code bases.
  • Interest in C++ modernization.
  • Exposure to DevSecOps concepts.
  • Networking knowledge.
  • Exposure to signal injection for sensors.
  • System software testing experience.
  • Exposure to each level of the Software Development Lifecycle.
  • Exposure to CUDA development for GPUs.

Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned technology services and solutions provider focused on defense. It delivers end-to-end product design and development, taking concepts from inception through production and long-term sustainment. Its software development and engineering teams work in agile ways to deliver value, with capabilities spanning prototyping, technology integration, and long-term support. As a major defense contractor, Torch Technologies supports the armed forces and wins contracts that fund its research and development. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, the company operates a large Design, Development and Integration campus and eight regional offices, underscoring its substantial physical footprint in delivering technical solutions to government customers.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$15.1M

Headquarters

Huntsville, Alabama

Founded

2002

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What believers are saying

  • PMA-271 partnership validates Torch in mission-critical airborne command-and-control support.[recent news]
  • DoD demand favors agile software, systems engineering, and test-and-evaluation services.[4][5][12]
  • Huntsville campus and regional offices support subcontracting and adjacent defense growth.[6][9]

What critics are saying

  • Government contract timing delays directly disrupt revenue and staffing utilization.[4][8][9]
  • Prime-contractor dependency compresses margins and workshare on subcontracted programs.[recent news]
  • Large incumbents can bundle labs, manufacturing, and sustainment to undercut Torch.[3][9]

What makes Torch Technologies unique

  • 100% employee-owned defense contractor with 1,100+ employee-owners.[6][13]
  • End-to-end design, prototyping, production, and sustainment under one roof.[1][3]
  • TIPC provides rapid integration, testing, and light manufacturing capabilities.[3][9]

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Benefits

Company Equity

401(k) Company Match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Professional Development Budget

Life Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

2%
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Mar 25th, 2025
Davis Defense Group, Inc. to Deliver PMA-271 Airborne Strategic Command, Control, and Communications Program/Project Management Technical Support Services

As part of this effort, DDG has partnered with Torch Technologies, Inc. and Vector CSP, LLC leveraging their specialized expertise to enhance the program's execution and ensure seamless delivery of mission-critical support services.

Huntsville Business Journal
Dec 4th, 2023
Huntsville company named in top 100 employee owned businesses for 2023

Torch Technologies announced that the company has been added to the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) 2023 Employee Ownership 100 list.

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Huntsville Business Journal
Feb 9th, 2023
Huntsville's Torch Announces Two Executive Promotions

Torch Technologies announced the promotions of Sam Burkett to Senior Vice President and Brady Porter to Vice President effective February 1, 2023.

The News Courier
Nov 30th, 2022
Athens State enters new learning partnerships | Local News | enewscourier.com

Athens State University is pleased to announce new learning partnerships with TBAKI, Aerojet Rocketdyne, the City of Huntsville, and Torch Technologies.