Senior Software Developer

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 Senior Software Developer with expertise in real-time software development, test-driven development (TDD), and configuration management. In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maintain legacy software baselines, architect new capabilities, and drive a critical modernization effort to integrate GPU acceleration into real-time systems. This position directly supports an independent Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) simulation and test platform for the THAAD weapon system. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem-solver who excels in a dynamic, customer-focused environment and possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Software Modernization : participate in the architectural modernization of real-time software baselines, specifically leveraging GPUs for performance optimization.
• Codebase Optimization : Identify, debug, and resolve complex issues within the established codebase, optimizing performance to meet modern threat system simulations.
• Systems Engineering Integration : Interpret complex Fire Control and Radar technical documents to translate requirements into software design.
• Lifecycle Ownership : Engage across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), implementing robust design and configuration management principles.
• Tactical Code Analysis : Analyze and interpret legacy Ada and C++ source code from tactical systems to support migration and integration efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred) Degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience : 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Core Languages : Experience with C and C++ development.
• GPU Development : Experience utilizing NVIDIA CUDA for GPU acceleration and parallel computing.
• Operating Systems : Development and troubleshooting skills within Linux environments.
• Methodologies : A proven Test-Driven Development (TDD) mindset and strong grasp of Object-Oriented Design (OOD).
• Tools & Configuration : Hand-on experience with Git, including integration with Jira and Stash/Bitbucket.
• Security Clearance : An active Secret Clearance is required.

Desired skills:

• Technical familiarity with AN/TPY-2 radar systems.
• Strong foundational knowledge in signal processing and network architecture.
• Experience utilizing design software and creating UML models.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly adapt to and navigate large, complex legacy source codebases.

Schedule: M-F, 8-5


Work Location: Customer- site


Travel: Yes, Up to 20%


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.


Applying to Torch Technologies:


Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.


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