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Software Design Engineer 3

Torch Technologies, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), relocation assistance
Sep 20, 2025

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 with over 1200 employee-owners. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. 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 Software Safety Engineer to support the U.S. Army's Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program, a key modernization effort under PEO Aviation. In this role, you will ensure the safety and reliability of next-generation aviation systems by applying proven safety methodologies to mission-critical software.

As aSoftware Safety Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

  • Design, develop and analyze complicated and difficult software programs for computer based systems.
  • Apply MIL-STD-882E and Joint Software System Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH) methodologies to identify and mitigate software hazards.
  • Develop and refine software safety requirements aligned with FLRAA program objectives.
  • Conduct safety analyses including PHA, SwSAR, FMEA, and FTA.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop safety cases for software-intensive systems.
  • Maintain Hazard Tracking Logs (HTL) to ensure traceability and closure of issues.
  • Prepare and deliver safety documentation for milestone reviews and certifications.
  • Ensure compliance with AMCOM Regulation 385-17 and DO-178C (up to DAL A).

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Bachelor's (Master's preferred) Degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 5 + years applicable software design engineering experience.
  • Active DoD secret clearance
  • Proven expertise in software safety engineering for large, complex systems.
  • Proficiency with hazard analysis techniques and tools such as DOORS, LDRA, Scade, and VxWorks.
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-pressure environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience
  • Experience supporting DoD aviation or weapons systems.
  • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and environments.

Schedule:M-F; 8-5

Work Location:Huntsville, AL

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 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.

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.

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