ADA Developer (Flight Software)

Job Description

We are seeking a talented ADA Developer to join our team focused on developing, maintaining, and enhancing flight software systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with ADA programming, particularly in real-time embedded systems, and a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles.

This role is critical in ensuring that our flight software meets the rigorous standards required for aerospace applications.

Key Responsibilities :

Software Development :

Design, develop, and maintain software components using ADA programming language, focusing on real-time and embedded systems.

Implement object-oriented design principles to ensure software is modular, maintainable, and scalable. Collaborate with other software engineers and system engineers to integrate software modules with hardware and other system components.

Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

Requirements Implementation :

Work with the Lead Software Engineer and other stakeholders to understand, interpret, and implement software requirements.

Ensure all developed software meets the defined requirements and performance criteria. Contribute to the refinement and optimization of software requirements based on development insights.

Testing & Verification :

Develop and execute unit and integration tests to verify software functionality and performance. Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA) teams to identify and resolve software issues.

Assist in debugging and troubleshooting software issues as they arise during the development and testing phases.

Documentation :

Create and maintain detailed documentation for all developed software, including design specifications, user manuals, and maintenance guides.

Ensure that all documentation is accurate and up-to-date throughout the software development lifecycle.

Job Requirements

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required.

Experience :

A minimum of 5 years of experience in ADA programming, particularly in the development of real-time and embedded systems.

Experience with object-oriented programming and design principles. Familiarity with the software development lifecycle in aerospace or other highly regulated industries is a plus.

Technical Skills :

Proficiency in ADA programming language. Understanding of real-time and embedded systems. Familiarity with avionics software standards such as DO-178B / C.

Experience with software version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position : Yes

Job Type : Full time

Security Clearance : Secret

Schedule : 40 hours per week

Work Location : Huntsville, Alabama

Travel : 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available : No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract and / or Resume Approval by Contract Officer : Yes

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.

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