Defense contractor specializing in F-16 simulation, radar development, and missile defense systems
Torch Technologies is a defense and space manufacturer headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, focused on modeling, simulation, and systems engineering for fighter aircraft and air defense platforms. The tech stack—heavy on C++, MATLAB, FPGA, and database tools (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Presto)—maps to embedded systems and signal-processing work. Hiring is engineering-led (124 of 169 active roles), concentrated at senior level, with active acceleration in the past 30 days; the company is actively adopting FPGA, suggesting expansion into custom hardware capabilities for next-generation radar and combat systems.
Notable leadership hires: Chief Financial Officer
Torch Technologies builds modeling, simulation, and test infrastructure for U.S. Air Force platforms, primarily F-16 modernization and missile defense evaluation. The company is 100% employee-owned since its 2002 founding and operates across two countries (United States and Canada). Active projects include F-16 combat capability development, distributed training simulation, ground test infrastructure, and maintenance system modernization. The organization balances cost, schedule, and performance pressures common to defense contracting while maintaining cybersecurity compliance and legacy system modernization alongside new capability development.
C++, Java, Python, MATLAB, FPGA/Xilinx, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, AWS Direct Connect, Altium Designer, Tableau, Git/GitLab, and build systems (CMake, Maven, Apache Ant). Actively adopting FPGA.
Huntsville, Alabama. The company also hires in Canada and operates across the United States and Canadian markets.
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