Torch Technologies is seeking a Software Engineer to provide technical support in defense acquisition, with a focus on agile software development and digital engineering tools and processes in the development of unmanned aircraft systems and control stations. Candidates will provide technical support in defense acquisition, with a focus on agile software development and digital engineering tools and processes. This role will be supporting the recently awarded Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Technical Contract. This position provides support to the Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Product Office (PO) at Redstone Arsenal, AL. This position is in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, modify, and enhance source and object (executable) code.
• Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs.
• Support Agile and Dev/Ops implementation activities; collaborate between self-organizing cross-functional teams.
• Analyze user needs and develop software solutions.
• Update software or enhance existing software capabilities.
• Oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
• Ensure project procedures and controls are followed, manage manning and staffing project efforts, and lead problem resolution efforts.
• Oversee the use of development tools to update tasks and stories, check-in, and version control.
• Create Software Developer Kits (SDK) and documentation.
• Analyze architectural and functional requirements, specifications, and interfaces.
• Provide detailed software specifications and designs.
• Perform software and system integration and testing functions.
• Oversee staff progress and manage efforts to meet program objectives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on technical aspects of the program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering from a college program with ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) certification.
• 5 years experience with a willingness to learn new processes.
• Experience with software development, performing software requirements analysis, software design, software coding, software integration and software testing in a corporate or governmental Software Development Environment.
• Program Management Office experience desired.
• Knowledge of software engineering design, development and management principles
• Knowledge of computer hardware design, development and management principles
• Knowledge and experience in agile software development and DevSecOps
• Knowledge and experience in Model Based Systems Engineering
• Knowledge of program management techniques (Cost, Schedule, and Performance)
• Knowledge of the acquisition process including development, test and evaluation, contracting, production, and fielding
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Professional experience using Microsoft Office applications to include Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and Word
• Candidate must possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be a self-starter that thrives in a dynamic team environment
• Candidate must possess a proven ability to develop and provide reports to management
• US Citizenship is required
• Active DoD Secret security clearance and the ability to maintain such is required