Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Posted on 8/19/2026

Torch Technologies

Torch Technologies

1,001-5,000 employees

End-to-end defense tech product development

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Hill AFB, UT, USA

In Person

On-site work at Hill Air Force Base is required.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Software Testing
Quality Assurance (QA)
Cybersecurity

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Requirements
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • A PhD in a related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree in a related discipline and 10 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 15 years of relevant experience is required.
  • Experience with systems engineering processes, including requirements analysis, integration, verification, and validation, is required.
  • Experience with software development, integration, and testing within complex system environments is required.
  • Familiarity with engineering tools, modeling, and simulation environments supporting system design and analysis is required.
  • Ability to analyze system performance and develop technical solutions to improve functionality and reliability is required.
  • Knowledge of configuration management practices and technical documentation development is required.
  • Ability to operate independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team is required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities applied to complex technical challenges are required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information clearly, are required.
  • Ability to support mission-critical programs in a fast-paced, collaborative environment is required.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to evolving program needs is required.
  • An active Secret security clearance must be held and maintained.
Responsibilities
  • Support engineering activities across all phases of the Department of War acquisition lifecycle, from Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations and Support.
  • Apply software engineering principles to support system design, development, integration, and sustainment efforts.
  • Support requirements development, analysis, traceability, and verification for software and system-level capabilities.
  • Perform system design, integration, and technical analysis to ensure performance and mission effectiveness.
  • Develop and review technical documentation, including system specifications, interface control documents, and engineering reports.
  • Support technical reviews and program milestone activities, including SRR, PDR, and CDR.
  • Collaborate with program management, logistics, test, and cybersecurity teams to ensure integrated system performance.
  • Analyze system performance and recommend improvements to enhance functionality, reliability, and maintainability.
  • Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning for technical and program risks.
  • Provide technical input to acquisition documentation and program decision-making processes.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting system development, integration, or sustainment activities.
  • Experience applying engineering principles to support the development, integration, and sustainment of software-intensive systems.
  • Experience supporting requirements development, analysis, traceability, and verification within complex programs.
  • Experience contributing to system design, integration, and technical evaluation activities across the acquisition lifecycle.
  • Experience supporting technical reviews and program milestones, including SRR, PDR, and CDR.
  • Experience working within Department of War acquisition environments or similar large-scale engineering programs.
  • A Master’s degree in a related discipline and 25 years of relevant experience with national-level recognition in Software Engineering, or a PhD in a related discipline and 25 years of relevant experience.
  • An ABET-accredited Master of Science and/or Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science.

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

  • Revelio counted 1,513 employees in March 2026, up 17.9% since 2023.
  • The Army awarded Torch $19.8 million on May 23, 2025 and $12.7 million later.
  • Torch says it holds a $504 million SMDC and ARSTRAT design-development-integration award.

What critics are saying

  • Torch's revenues depend heavily on Army contracting, especially Redstone Arsenal task orders.
  • Large awards face protests and recompetition before 2031, pressuring margins.
  • Loss of the 2031 Army follow-on would hit Torch's core business hard.

What makes Torch Technologies unique

  • Torch became 100% employee-owned in 2011 and ranked 72nd on NCEO's 2025 list.
  • Torch won a $195.5 million Army R&D contract on January 14, 2026.
  • Its Huntsville campus and eight offices support design, prototyping, integration, and sustainment.

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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%
GovCon Wire
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