Torch Technologies

IV&V Software Engineer

Torch Technologies$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship required.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 5 years of software design engineering experience.
  • Expertise in software IV&V within weapon systems or DoD environments.
  • Proficient in static and dynamic code analysis tools and memory debugging tools.
  • Experience with GitLab and Agile DevSecOps methodologies.
  • Familiarity with modern defense architectures and Technical Working Groups.
  • Active secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Review Formal Qualification Tests for the IFPC weapon system, documenting software defects.
  • Perform static and dynamic code analysis to ensure system integrity and compliance.
  • Architect and implement automated verification solutions, replacing manual processes.
  • Lead integration of IFPC software into the Integrated Verification Platform.
  • Maintain and optimize verification pipelines using industry-standard tools.

Benefits

  • ESOP participation and 401(k) match.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Life insurance and both short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Flexible and health-related spending accounts available.
  • Education assistance for ongoing learning.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday benefits.
  • Professional work environment with a focus on stability.
Full Job Description
Torch Technologies is seeking a highly motivated IV&V Software Engineer to support advanced defense and engineering programs. This role involves developing and applying analytical tools, performing system-level evaluations, and contributing to mission-critical solutions in a fast-paced, technical environment. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in GitLab and DevSecOps, experience with static and dynamic code analysis tools, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges.

Core Technical Responsibilities:
  • System Testing & Validation: Review and analyze Formal Qualification Tests (FQT) for the IFPC weapon system. Identify, document, and track software defects and system requirement specification failures.
  • Code & Architecture Analysis: Perform deep-dive static and dynamic code analysis on software executables to ensure system integrity, security compliance, and proper data-rights management.
  • Automation & Integration: Architect and implement automated solutions to replace manual verification processes. Lead the technical integration of IFPC software into the government's Integrated Verification Platform (IVP) and other emulation/test environments.
  • DevSecOps & CI/CD: Maintain and optimize software verification pipelines using industry-standard version control and continuous integration tools.


Required Technical Skills & Qualifications:
  • US Citizenship.
  • Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred) Degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 5 years applicable software design engineering experience.
  • Domain Expertise: Proven engineering experience in software Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V), specifically within complex weapon systems or DoD/Army environments.
  • Analytical Tools: Proficiency with static and dynamic code analysis tools, as well as memory debugging tools (e.g., CodeDX, Understand, Valgrind).
  • Version Control & Pipelines: Strong experience with GitLab, DevSecOps methodologies, and Agile software development lifecycles.
  • System Architecture: Familiarity with modern defense architectures and active participation in Technical Working Groups (e.g., Requirements and Architecture Working Groups).
  • Must have an active secret clearance.


Preferred Technical Competencies:
  • Direct technical experience with the IFPC system, SHIELD, or related missile defense architectures.
  • Hands-on experience developing or integrating with custom test automation frameworks.
  • Advanced scripting or programming experience to build custom automation and parse large telemetry/test datasets.


Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Customer- site

Travel: Yes, 10%-15% travel

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.

About Torch Technologies

Torch Technologies is a defense and aerospace company that provides engineering, technology development, and programmatic support services to the Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, and other government agencies. The company's services include systems engineering, modeling and simulation, software development, test and evaluation, and program management. Torch Technologies was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
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