Torch Technologies is seeking a Software Developer to join a team supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate, Navigation and Controls Branch (AFRL/RWWN) in its efforts to pioneer Networked Collaborative Autonomy (NCA), precision-guided air-to-air and air-to-ground munitions. This role is located at Eglin AFB, FL. This position requires a highly motivated individual educated in Autonomous Flight Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy Architecture Development. The successful candidate shall assist in analyzing, modifying, and developing multi-agent swarm behaviors to enable synergistic collaborative weapon engagements. Software and hardware development to support virtual and live flight experimentation is anticipated, and familiarity with software design, development, and implementation on embedded systems is expected. Experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning is beneficial. The successful candidate shall assist with developing new technology investment ideas, defining the scope of work and the funding required to advance new technologies, developing tasking, and monitoring program progress. The successful candidate shall assist in defining and developing technical, hardware and software, and test requirements, and preparing specifications, statements of objectives, and statements of work. The successful candidate shall review system requirements, drawings, specifications, and test plans, procedures and schedules. The successful candidate shall assist with data reduction and analysis of test results. The successful candidate shall assist with planning, coordinating, and executing modeling and simulation activities. Duties include identifying and soliciting academia, federal laboratories, industry, international, and other external providers of technologies relevant to the respective science and technology planning goals and technical challenges. Job Requirements Applicant must be a US citizen and possess or be able to rapidly obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. A Bachelor of Science plus 5 years of experience, or a Master of Science, in electrical or computer engineering or computer science is required. Relevant experience involving software design and development and embedded system integration is also required, and relevant experience in machine learning is desired. Applicants should have programming experience in C, C++, and Python. Applicants should be creative, interested in proposing new capabilities and technological approaches, and motivated to develop new areas of expertise. Applicants should have the capability to think deeply and deliberately on methods to harness new or existing technologies to mitigate the effects of capability gaps for these systems. Experience planning, executing, and reporting on science and technology research programs is highly preferred. Experience using Microsoft Office applications to understand, document, report, and present complex technical issues is highly preferred. Applicants must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Job Type: Full Time Security Clearance: Secret Schedule: Customer discretion Work Location: Eglin AFB Travel: 10-20% Relocation Assistance Available: possible 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. 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. 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 https://torchtechnologies.hua.hrsmart.com/ats as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to . Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.
