Software Engineer, Senior

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 has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/ES).  The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Electronic Systems (AFPEO/ES) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO ES portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO ES is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS.

This is a full-time Hybrid position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA.

*Position Contingent Upon Position Award*

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Support engineering activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & 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 (e.g., SRR, PDR, 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.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be supporting the DoW programs OR
• 15 years of experience and at least 8 years supporting the DoW programs.
• Must have and maintain an Active Secret Clearance.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in Agile Safe 6.0 methodologies, supporting iterative software development, program increment (PI) planning, and continuous delivery practices.
• Strong background in software engineering and system analysis, including requirements decomposition, technical solution development, and lifecycle management.
• Experience developing and maintaining software baselines, configuration management processes, and release management activities.
• Proven ability to support system architecture and requirements development, ensuring alignment with mission and program objectives.
• Hands-on experience with Python development for automation, data processing, software integration, and application development.
• Proficiency using engineering and collaboration tools including Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, and Cameo Enterprise Architect.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud resources and environments, supporting secure, scalable, and reliable software solutions.
  

Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional, geographically dispersed, remote, and telework teams.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with engineers, architects, program managers, and government stakeholders in a fast-paced defense environment.
• Skilled at balancing priorities and supporting multiple programs simultaneously while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.
• Proactive problem solver with strong analytical thinking and the ability to identify risks, dependencies, and process improvements.
• Committed to software quality and continuous improvement through attention to detail, compliance, and mission-focused execution.
• Adaptable and team-oriented professional who thrives in Agile environments and promotes accountability, transparency, and knowledge sharing.
  

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB, MA

Travel: 20%

Salary Range $135,000-$150,000

The salary range information is a general guideline only.  Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

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*Position Contingent Upon Position Award*

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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