Senior System Engineer

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 Senior System Engineer to join a team researching, integrating, and developing solutions for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. This position supports the Technology Development Business Unit.

As a Senior Systems Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Develop innovative solutions to voice, simulation, and data processing challenges using AI and machine learning technologies.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement containerized, scalable solutions in a fast-paced commercial software environment.
• Follow and contribute to the continuous refinement of established team best practices.
• Lead efforts to automate compliance activities related to penetration testing, cybersecurity, and information assurance requirements.
• Demonstrate a positive, engaged, and collaborative approach while contributing to the assigned team, business unit, and company-wide initiatives.
• Deliver and contribute to a diverse range of features, tools, and systems.
• Build and integrate software components into fully functional software systems that exceed customer expectations.
• Balance rapid development and iteration with long-term architectural considerations while producing maintainable, testable, well-structured, high-quality code.
• Ensure high-quality implementation of features, tools, and documentation, including technical support, automated testing, and low-level debugging.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience developing and delivering finished software solutions
• Secret clearance is required.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts and share knowledge with diverse audiences, both internally and externally.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities and provide recommendations for improving development processes and practices.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining an understanding of overall business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Software Development and Deployment in Kubernetes Cluster
• Passion for developing AI/ML applications.
• Experience Designing Data Contracts and integrating with APIs.
• Experience developing CI/CD Pipelines with Jenkins and Gitlab.
• Full understanding of using Software Code Repositories (Git, Perforce Helix, etc.) during development.
• Issue tracking with Atlassian Jira.
• Schedule: M-F; 8-5
• Work Location: Huntsville, AL
• Travel: yes, 10-20%
• Relocation Assistance Available: No

• Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: Yes, expect award 12/15/2026
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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.