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 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 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: Bachelor’s 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: $125,000-150,000 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 candidate’s 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.

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.

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Torch Technologies is dedicated to providing superior research, development, and engineering services to the Department of Defense. As defense contractors, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. From the CEO's desk...

When Bill Roark and Don Holder founded Torch in 2002, they knew that employees were the company's greatest asset. They believed that offering employees a stake in the outcome, by making them all owners, was critical to building a successful organization. I share that feeling.

Bill and Don's original intent was fully achieved in 2011 when Torch converted to a 100 percent S-Corp ESOP. Since that time, the company has grown over ten-fold and gained national recognition for the success we have demonstrated as an employee-owned company. Today, Torch continues to respect the individual contributions of our employee-owners and to share the rewards of our success.

In addition, we continue to foster an environment of employee recognition, respect, development, and comradery while striving to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We recognize that core to our company is a culture of trust with our employees, customers, business partners, and community. Our management team is committed to continue to earn that trust.

This past year, Torch proudly announced that we were Certified Evergreen™. A timely achievement for Torch employee-owners as they will celebrate Torch’s 20th anniversary this October, becoming Certified Evergreen™ signifies that while Torch employee-owners can look back on Torch’s past with pride, Torch is also looking forward. Becoming Certified Evergreen™ means that Torch has committed to finding ways to make 100 percent employee ownership sustainable so that Torch will remain a private company forever.

Going forward, Torch will continue to evolve to address market and technology changes in order to become a major provider of cost-effective technical services and solutions to the Warfighter. We are making significant investments into facilities, equipment, business systems, and research to enable us to provide innovations and timely business services to our clients. We feel that always looking to improve our service is key to sustaining customer trust in the future.

Likewise, we believe that continuing to share ownership is one of the ways we maintain employee trust and an unparalleled commitment to succeed. Combined, these timeless principles form the basis of the Torch culture. A culture that we are committed to continue and strive to pass on to the next generation of employee-owners as an Evergreen Company.