Software Design Engineer 3 with Security Clearance

Torch Technologies, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a talented and experienced Mid-Senior Level 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 Include: 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. Analyzing, documenting, and implementing 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 relevant configuration management of those items. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree or higher in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering 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 is preferred 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). U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Job Type: Full time Security Clearance: Secret Schedule: 40 hours per week, on-site Work Location: Huntsville, Alabama Travel: 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. 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 as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to . Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.