Software Developer

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 nations 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 Mid-Senior Software Developer to join our team in support of advanced software development and AI-driven mission solutions. The selected candidate will drive the design development and integration of innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) capabilities into defense and mission-focused applications specifically supporting Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Modeling & Simulation (M&S) efforts.

You will operate in a fast-paced highly collaborative badgeless environment working seamlessly alongside government customers and multi-contractor teams. As a self-starter you will play a crucial role in leading AI integration across workflows and pioneering AI agentic solutions across a geographically distributed footprint.

As a Software Developer your duties will include the following but are not limited to:

• Python & AI Development: Develop maintain and enhance mission-focused applications using Python specifically focused on Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) and AI applications related to M&S and IAMD.

• Workflow Leadership: Lead the integration of AI across mission workflows with a specific focus on designing and deploying AI agentic workflows to automate and optimize complex technical tasks.

• Joint Environment Collaboration: Operate effectively within a badgeless multi-contractor environment fostering seamless collaboration with government customers and other contract teams to deliver unified mission solutions.

• Distributed Team Operations: Coordinate and execute development activities across multiple geographical locations utilizing modern communication and collaboration tools to maintain progress in a distributed environment.

• Mission Integration & Testing: Support the analysis development and integration of software capabilities across multiple mission areas ensuring AI-driven solutions meet rigorous defense requirements.

• Agile Problem Solving: Contribute as a proactive self-starter within an agile framework identifying technical risks recommending solutions and driving program execution in a fast-moving environment.

• Technical Communication: Document software designs architectures and test results and provide clear technical briefings to leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship: Required.

• Clearance: An active Secret Security Clearance is required.

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Data Science or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.

• Experience: 5 years of relevant software development experience in a mid-to-senior level capacity.

• Python Proficiency: Expert-level experience in Python development and its associated libraries/frameworks.

• Self-Starter Mentality: Proven ability to take initiative and work independently without close supervision while maintaining high productivity.

• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a badgeless team environment and across geographically distributed locations.

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to document and brief complex technical concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• AI & RL Expertise: Hands-on experience with Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) and general AI/ML frameworks.

• Agentic Workflows: Experience developing AI agentic workflows and integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into operational environments.

• M&S Domain Knowledge: Experience with Modeling & Simulation (M&S) and Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD).

• Simulation Tools: Experience with the Advanced Framework for Simulation Integration and Modeling (AFSIM).

• Industry Context: Previous experience working within DoD defense aerospace or complex engineering-focused environments.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Experience working directly with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders to align technical development with mission requirements.

• Reporting: Strong technical documentation briefing and reporting experience

Schedule:M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Colorado Springs CO.
Travel:Yes 0-10%
Relocation Assistance Available:No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:No
Salary Range - Colorado:$00
The 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 candidates qualifications such as relevant prior work experience specific skills and competencies education/training and certifications.

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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 and safe-harbor contribution 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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