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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!\nTorch Technologies, Inc. is seeking a motivated Senior Software Develope r that can work with a team to design, implement, and test a Hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) THAAD simulation program. Candidates may be required to travel for a small portion of each year during Flight tests and other travel activities. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills both oral and written; exhibit the ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, customer focused work environment. We are seeking a candidate who has knowledge in configuration management focus, test driven development, and real time development.\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nThe candidate will work with a team to maintain current versions of the software and build new capabilities. \nThe candidate will also participate in a modernization effort to incorporate GPU processing to the real time software.\nThe candidate will be responsible for vetting modernization efforts, deep diving into the most complex issues, and design/implementation of new code features into a robust codebase. \nThe candidate will also be responsible for bolstering the whole team’s knowledge base through training and mentorship.\nRequired Qualifications:\nUS Citizenship.\nMaster’s Degree or Doctorate in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience. \n15or more years progressively complex software design engineering experience, as well as 20+ years experience in C/C++ Software development.\nYears experience can be substituted for Masters degree.\nRed Hat Linux Development environment.\nStrong git repository skills for configuration management.\nExposure to signal injection for sensors.\nExperience with every portion of Software Development Lifecycle.\nExperience with HWIL development alongside OEMs.\nExperience with optimizing software to fully utilize different hardware platforms.\nMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.\nPreferred Skills:\nAdaptive capability to large source code bases.\nLove for C++ modernization.\nStrong background in learning new technologies.\nExposure to DevSecOps concepts.\nNetworking knowledge.\nAbility to communicate deep technical knowledge to all levels of understanding.\nSchedule: M-F; 8-5\nWork Location: Customer- site: No telework option available\nTravel: Yes, 20%\nRelocation Assistance Available: No\nPosition Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No\nBenefits:\nTorch 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.\nApplying to Torch Technologies:\nOnly those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.\n­\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.\nIf you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. 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