Software Design Engineer 2

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Job Title

Software Design Engineer 2

Location

Alabama - Huntsville - Huntsville, AL 35802 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies is seeking a qualified candidate to support the Army's goal of providing a single diagnostics solution for vehicle data buses. The DS-Viper application currently supports 70+ platforms across multiple data protocols, enabling technicians to interact with onboard electronic systems, access advanced diagnostic data, and efficiently maintain mission readiness.

Responsibilities

• Utilize in-house software and hardware tools to interrogate and analyze platform data bus traffic (vehicle, ship, weapon, etc.).
• Develop data parsers and configuration files for the DS-Viper application to interface with target platforms.
• Support and enhance DS-Viper's compatibility with existing and future data bus protocols.
• Work with unmanaged DLLs and update user interfaces as required.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure DS-Viper meets evolving platform needs and Army readiness objectives.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of applicable software engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Strong proficiency in C# and .NET Framework.
• 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:

• 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).
• Experience working in a Scrum development team.
• Experience performing bitwise operations on data traffic is a plus.

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.

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