Lead Software Engineer (Flight Software) with Security Clearance

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Engineer to join our team working on cutting-edge flight software systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ADA programming or similar languages, strong object-oriented programming skills, and proven expertise in managing software requirements and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS). This role will be instrumental in leading the development, integration, and maintenance of flight software that meets the highest standards of reliability and performance in the aerospace domain.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Management:
   1. Lead a team of software engineers in the design, development, testing, and deployment of flight software.
   2. Ensure that all software development activities align with project timelines and quality standards.
   3. Manage software requirements, ensuring that they are thoroughly documented, tracked, and implemented.
   4. Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for software development activities.
2. Software Development:
   1. Design, develop, and maintain software components in ADA or similar languages with a focus on real-time and embedded systems.
   2. Apply object-oriented design principles when needed to create robust, maintainable, and scalable software architectures.
   3. Oversee the integration of software modules with hardware and other system components.
   4. Conduct code reviews, ensure coding standards are met, and mentor junior engineers on best practices.
3. Requirements Management:
   1. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, define, and document software requirements.
   2. Ensure traceability of requirements throughout the software development lifecycle.
   3. Lead the effort to ensure all software meets or exceeds performance, safety, and security requirements.

Job Requirements:

1. Education:
   1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required.
2. Experience:
   1. A minimum of 8 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
   2. Proven experience in ADA programming or similar languages in the context of flight software or other real-time embedded systems.
   3. Strong background in object-oriented programming and design principles.
   4. Experience with requirements management tools and practices, including requirements traceability.
   5. Proficient in managing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
3. Technical Skills:
   1. Expertise in real-time and embedded systems.
   2. Familiarity with avionics software standards such as DO-178B/C.
   3. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex software issues.
   4. Proficiency in software version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Full time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule: 40 hours per week

Work Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract and/or Resume Approval by Contract Officer: Yes

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. Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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