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Lead Software Developer

Torch Technologies, Inc.
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2025 CLOSED ON 1/5/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Software Developer position at Torch Technologies, Inc.?

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 looking for a Lead Software Developer interested in design, development and the analyzing of complicated software. This software is related to multiple disciplines including tactical communication protocols, hardware real-time coding, drivers for chipsets, user interfaces and graphics.

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

  • Provide work leadership and mentoring for less experienced co-workers. Each individual, within the team is responsible for their assigned task and must take a proactive role to assure that their tasking responsibilities are completed accurately on schedule.
  • Analyze missile defense system behavior to identify potential improvements in tactical software, develop future capabilities/improvements, and assist in the creation of tactical defense designs.
  • Gather and analyze user and business requirements to define the scope, objectives, and functionality of new software or systems.
  • Design the overall architecture of applications and systems, create detailed flowcharts and diagrams, and write clean, efficient, and testable code in various programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C ).
  • Analyze massive amounts of missile defense data using statistical analysis techniques to determine and communicate system performance.
  • Effectively communicate analysis results to customers and program stakeholders.

Job Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Master's in Physics, Computer Science, Computer Eng, Mech Eng, Aerospace Eng, or Math, or Statistics from an ABET accredited university
  • 8 years of applicable software design engineering and coding experience. Or BS in Physics, Computer Science, Computer Eng, Mech Eng, Aerospace Eng, or Math, or Statistics from an ABET accredited university with 10 years experience.
  • Coding experience in C, C and additional languages in multiple operating systems such as Linux and Windows.
  • Experience writing drivers, working with protocols and understanding wiring interfaces are desired.
  • The candidate will need to understand common best practices for coding products and understand coding architecture.
  • The candidate will be able to collaborate with other but must be driven and willing to learn when experiencing something new.
  • This will be a rewarding experience in growth and challenging with other software developers as teammates.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Torch- site

Travel: Yes, 0%-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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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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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