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!
Software Engineer – C# / WPF We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in C# and WPF, demonstrating extensive experience in building robust and scalable desktop applications. This role will involve designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions, with a focus on user interface development and data handling. Experience with communication protocols, particularly in the automotive or industrial automation domain, is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and deploy high‑quality software applications using C#, WPF, and MVVM.
Provide software updates, bug fixes, and new features with an emphasis on performance and maintainability, using current best practices.
Utilize XML for configuration and data serialization.
Collaborate with product owner, Scrum master, testers, and other engineers to define, prioritize, and deliver software features.
Analyze, document, and implement vehicle bus communication protocols using commercial hardware devices and internally developed software.
Manage and update assigned work items within the Agile software development process, ensuring accurate tracking and contributing to configuration management of those items.
Job Requirements
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor's degree or higher in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline or equivalent experience
5+ years of applicable software engineering experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Strong proficiency in C# and .NET Framework
Solid understanding of object‑oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns
Extensive experience with Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) for building desktop applications
Demonstrated experience working with XML for data serialization and configuration
In‑depth understanding and practical application of the Model‑View‑ViewModel (MVVM) design pattern
Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Preferred Experience
7+ years of experience
Experience with communication protocols such as CAN, J1939, J1708, or similar industrial/automotive protocols
Familiarity with network protocol analysis tools (e.g., Vehicle Spy, Wireshark)
Demonstrated ability in architectural design with a focus on maintainability and scalability
Experience leveraging Managed Extensibility Framework (MEF) or other dependency injection (DI) and inversion of control (IoC) frameworks to create modular software solutions
Experience developing robust and scalable service‑oriented applications using Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) or other similar frameworks (e.g., gRPC)
Understanding of cryptographic principles
Proficiency with WiX Installer for creating professional and reliable installation packages
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Azure DevOps or Git) and Visual Studio IDE
Familiarity with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum)
Schedule 40 hours per week, on‑site
Work Location Huntsville, Alabama
Travel 0‑10%
Benefits Torch Technologies offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package including ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, employee assistance program, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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Software Engineer – C# / WPF We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in C# and WPF, demonstrating extensive experience in building robust and scalable desktop applications. This role will involve designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions, with a focus on user interface development and data handling. Experience with communication protocols, particularly in the automotive or industrial automation domain, is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and deploy high‑quality software applications using C#, WPF, and MVVM.
Provide software updates, bug fixes, and new features with an emphasis on performance and maintainability, using current best practices.
Utilize XML for configuration and data serialization.
Collaborate with product owner, Scrum master, testers, and other engineers to define, prioritize, and deliver software features.
Analyze, document, and implement vehicle bus communication protocols using commercial hardware devices and internally developed software.
Manage and update assigned work items within the Agile software development process, ensuring accurate tracking and contributing to configuration management of those items.
Job Requirements
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor's degree or higher in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline or equivalent experience
5+ years of applicable software engineering experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Strong proficiency in C# and .NET Framework
Solid understanding of object‑oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns
Extensive experience with Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) for building desktop applications
Demonstrated experience working with XML for data serialization and configuration
In‑depth understanding and practical application of the Model‑View‑ViewModel (MVVM) design pattern
Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Preferred Experience
7+ years of experience
Experience with communication protocols such as CAN, J1939, J1708, or similar industrial/automotive protocols
Familiarity with network protocol analysis tools (e.g., Vehicle Spy, Wireshark)
Demonstrated ability in architectural design with a focus on maintainability and scalability
Experience leveraging Managed Extensibility Framework (MEF) or other dependency injection (DI) and inversion of control (IoC) frameworks to create modular software solutions
Experience developing robust and scalable service‑oriented applications using Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) or other similar frameworks (e.g., gRPC)
Understanding of cryptographic principles
Proficiency with WiX Installer for creating professional and reliable installation packages
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Azure DevOps or Git) and Visual Studio IDE
Familiarity with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum)
Schedule 40 hours per week, on‑site
Work Location Huntsville, Alabama
Travel 0‑10%
Benefits Torch Technologies offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package including ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, employee assistance program, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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