IV&V Software Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.
Huntsville, AL, United StatesFull-timePosted Aug 26, 2026

About the role

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 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.

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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All 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.

If 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. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to HR@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Review and analyze Formal Qualification Tests (FQT) for the IFPC weapon system.
  • Identify, document, and track software defects and system requirement specification failures.
  • Perform deep-dive static and dynamic code analysis on software executables.
  • Architect and implement automated solutions to replace manual verification processes.
  • Maintain and optimize software verification pipelines using version control and CI tools.

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 5 years applicable software design engineering experience.
  • Proficiency with static and dynamic code analysis tools.
  • Strong experience with GitLab and DevSecOps methodologies.

Benefits

  • ESOP participation
  • 401(k) match
  • medical, dental, vision insurance
  • life insurance
  • short-term and long-term disability
  • flexible spending accounts
  • Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts
  • EAP
  • education assistance
  • paid time off
  • holidays

Skills mentioned

Software TestingIntegration TestingAutomationDevOpsCI/CDGitDebuggingShell ScriptingSystem DesignCybersecurity

About Torch Technologies, Inc.

Founded in October 2002, Torch is a 100% employee-owned business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Our commitment to our employee-owners results in a retention rate well over 90% and helps ensure our customers experience a stable work force. Torch has received national and local recognition for our business performance, workplace environment, and ethical business practices. In 2021, Torch ranked on the Inc. 5000 list for the fifteenth consecutive year. Torch was also named one of the Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services for the sixth consecutive year by Great Place to Work, and Great Place to Work and Fortune named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Millennials for the third time. Torch was also recognized as the ESOP Company of the Year by the New South Chapter of The ESOP Association for a second time. Torch was a recipient of the James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award by the DCSA. Washington Technology listed Torch in its “Top 100” Government Contractors ranking for the seventh consecutive year, and Bloomberg Government listed Torch in its annual “Top 200” ranking for the fifth consecutive year. Torch was also selected for a Colorado Springs Business Journal “Best in Business” award for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Torch became the only four-time recipient of the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Business Ethics in North Alabama. Great Place to Work named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Parents, and Torch was selected for a Colorado Springs Business Journal “Best in Business” award. In 2019, Torch was ranked on the Entrepreneur 360 list for the third consecutive year. In 2018, Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine named Torch a Best Medium Workplace for the third consecutive year. Torch was also named a winner of the 2018 Best Places to Work in Huntsville award for the fifth time. For more information, visit www.TorchTechnologies.com

Defense and Space Manufacturing501-1,000 employeesHuntsville, Alabama