Mid-Level Modeling & Simulation Software Engineer
Torch Technologies, Inc.
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 an experienced Mid-Level Modeling & Simulation Software Engineer to join the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Simulation (IAMDSIM) software development team. This role involves the design, development, and integration of various real-time and digital simulation models into a larger distributed system of systems simulation. The IAMDSIM software development team works on software for the full lifecycle of the simulation, including pre-processing scripts, integration of tactical and development of supporting simulation models, and development of post-processing data analysis libraries. The ideal candidate will possess strong software-development experience and proficiency in Java, C++, Python, Git, and Docker/Podman container technologies. This individual will work closely with engineers and technical personnel to develop and maintain modeling and simulation infrastructure; integrate missile defense component models into larger simulation environments; and support the verification, validation, analysis, and delivery of reliable simulation products. The ideal candidate will also possess excellent communications skills, both oral and written, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
As a Mid-Level Modeling & Simulation Software Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
Modeling & Simulation Software Development: Design, develop, modify, and maintain software applications, component models, and simulation services supporting missile defense modeling and simulation activities.
M&S Infrastructure Development: Develop, configure, and maintain modeling and simulation infrastructure, development environments, interfaces, tools, and support services required to execute missile defense simulations.
Component Model Integration: Integrate missile defense component models into larger simulation environments; develop and maintain software interfaces; and resolve interoperability, data-exchange, and execution issues.
Software Testing & Analysis: Develop and execute unit, integration, regression, and system-level tests to verify software functionality, model behavior, interface compatibility, and simulation performance.
Technical Troubleshooting: Investigate, diagnose, document, and resolve complex software, model, interface, build, deployment, and runtime issues.
Containerization & Deployment: Use Docker containers to package, configure, deploy, and maintain software applications and modeling and simulation environments.
Configuration Management: Use Git and established configuration-management processes to manage source code, maintain version history, support collaborative development, and control software releases.
Engineering Team Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, analysts, and other technical personnel to define software requirements, implement technical solutions, analyze simulation results, and deliver customer-required products.
Job Requirements:
US Citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
5 years applicable software design engineering experience.
Experience developing software using Java and C++.
Experience developing, integrating, testing, and analyzing software applications, component models, or simulations.
Proficiency using Git for source-code version control, collaborative development, branch management, and software configuration management.
Experience using Docker containers to package, deploy, configure, or maintain software applications and development or simulation environments.
Ability to develop and maintain software interfaces and integrate component-level software into larger systems or simulation environments.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve software-development, integration, test, deployment, and performance issues.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within a diverse team environment and collaborate with engineers, analysts, and technical support personnel.
Must have an active security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Preferred Attributes:
Proficiency developing or maintaining software using C++, Java, or Python.
Experience supporting missile defense modeling and simulation software-development activities. Especially on digital or “As Fast As Possible” system of system simulations.
Previous software-development experience supporting missile defense command-and-control systems.
Experience with the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), Patriot, LTAMDS, IFPC, or related air and missile defense systems.
Experience working in classified, secure, or government customer environments.
Experience with automated testing, continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, or other modern software-development practices.
Experience analyzing large systems of systems outputs to evaluate performance and identify, track, and communicate performance issues.
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Customer- site
Travel: Yes, 0-10%
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.
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
- Design, develop, modify, and maintain software applications, simulation models, and services.
- Develop and maintain modeling and simulation infrastructure, tools, interfaces, and development environments.
- Integrate missile defense component models into larger simulation environments and resolve interoperability issues.
- Develop and execute software tests and analyze simulation performance.
- Troubleshoot software, model, build, deployment, and runtime issues.
- Package and deploy applications and simulation environments using Docker.
- Manage source code, version history, and releases using Git.
- Collaborate with engineers and analysts to define requirements, develop solutions, and deliver customer products.
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
- Five years of applicable software design engineering experience.
- Experience developing software with Java and C++.
- Experience developing, integrating, testing, and analyzing software applications, component models, or simulations.
- Proficiency with Git and Docker.
- Ability to develop software interfaces, integrate component-level software, and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan participation
- 401(k) match
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending, health savings, and health reimbursement accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Education assistance
- Paid time off and holidays
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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
H-1B sponsorship history
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