IV&V Test Engineer

Torch Technologies is seeking an IV&V Software Test Engineer to support the verification, validation, and quality assurance of mission-critical software systems supporting aviation diagnostics, prognostics, and health monitoring capabilities for U.S. Army aviation platforms. The selected candidate will work closely with software developers, systems engineers, and government stakeholders to ensure software performance, reliability, and compliance with customer requirements.

As an IV&V Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Develop and execute software test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, and system testing.
• Verify requirements and maintain requirements traceability.
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.
• Perform root cause analysis and support corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and test environments.
• Conduct API, database, and interface testing.
• Analyze test results and generate technical metrics and reports.
• Support software releases, customer test events, and technical reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of software test, quality engineering, or IV&V experience.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Experience developing and executing software test procedures.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycles and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with requirements traceability and defect tracking tools.
• Experience with manual and automated testing.
• Familiarity with C#, object-oriented software, REST APIs, SQL Server, and relational databases.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting aviation, aerospace, or DoW programs.
• Ability to work on-site at Redstone Arsenal.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with automated test frameworks and scripting languages.

• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Knowledge of DevSecOps and secure software development practices.

• Experience with SIL, HIL, integration, and system-level testing.

• Familiarity with HUMS, condition-based maintenance, or prognostics systems.

• Knowledge of CMMI, ISO 9001, and software quality processes.

• Experience with cybersecurity and performance testing.

• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS.

• Understanding of avionics interfaces, embedded systems, and aviation data buses.

• ISTQB, Security+, or related certifications.

Schedule:M-F; 8-5

Torch Technologies, Inc. life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), relocation assistance Jun 18, 2026, 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, 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.

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. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. 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!