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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 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.\nThis is a full-time Hybrid position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA.\n*Position Contingent Upon Position Award*\nDuties include, but not limited to:\nSupport engineering activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support).\nApply software engineering principles to support system design, development, integration, and sustainment efforts\nSupport requirements development, analysis, traceability, and verification for software and system-level capabilities\nPerform system design, integration, and technical analysis to ensure performance and mission effectiveness.\nDevelop and review technical documentation, including system specifications, interface control documents, and engineering reports\nSupport technical reviews and program milestone activities (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)\nCollaborate with program management, logistics, test, and cybersecurity teams to ensure integrated system performance.\nAnalyze system performance and recommend improvements to enhance functionality, reliability, and maintainability.\nSupport risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning for technical and program risks.\nProvide technical input to acquisition documentation and program decision-making processes.\nRequired Qualifications:\nU.S. Citizenship.\nBachelor’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 \n15 years of experience and at least 8 years supporting the DoW programs.\nMust have and maintain an Active Secret Clearance. \nTechnical Skills\nExpertise in Agile Safe 6.0 methodologies, supporting iterative software development, program increment (PI) planning, and continuous delivery practices.\nStrong background in software engineering and system analysis, including requirements decomposition, technical solution development, and lifecycle management.\nExperience developing and maintaining software baselines, configuration management processes, and release management activities.\nProven ability to support system architecture and requirements development, ensuring alignment with mission and program objectives.\nHands-on experience with Python development for automation, data processing, software integration, and application development.\nProficiency using engineering and collaboration tools including Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, and Cameo Enterprise Architect.\nFamiliarity with AWS cloud resources and environments, supporting secure, scalable, and reliable software solutions.\nInterpersonal Skills\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nStrong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional, geographically dispersed, remote, and telework teams.\nDemonstrated ability to coordinate with engineers, architects, program managers, and government stakeholders in a fast-paced defense environment.\nSkilled at balancing priorities and supporting multiple programs simultaneously while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.\nProactive problem solver with strong analytical thinking and the ability to identify risks, dependencies, and process improvements.\nCommitted to software quality and continuous improvement through attention to detail, compliance, and mission-focused execution.\nAdaptable and team-oriented professional who thrives in Agile environments and promotes accountability, transparency, and knowledge sharing.\nAdditional Information\nLocation: Hanscom AFB, MA\nTravel: 20%\nSalary Range $135,000-$150,000\nThe 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.\n*Position Contingent Upon Position Award*\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. 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