Java Developer

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Job Title

Java Developer

Location

Michigan-Sterling Heights Corp - Sterling Heights, MI 48312 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies, a 100% Employee-owned company, is seeking a talented Java Developer. Necessary development skills include software design, simulation development, and software integration. Candidates will design and model simulations for virtual representations of ground vehicles and are skilled at simulation development for virtual and constructive type simulations. Torch is seeking candidates with these qualities and experience that work well with a multidisciplinary team. Candidate will work directly with customers supporting the Ground Vehicle System Center (GVSC). Candidate must be able to work in person daily at the Torch Michigan office located in Sterling Heights/Detroit, MI. Candidate should be trustworthy, dependable, and self-motivated, eager to overcome challenges and solve problems, as well as being a U.S. citizen. Previous experience working within a DoD environment is a plus, but not required.

Job Requirements

Qualified candidates will have direct experience with the following:

Applicant must be a US citizen and be able to obtain a security clearance.
Proficient in Java, Object Oriented Programming, and programming in backend environments.
Proficient in software development, architectures, frameworks, prototyping and design.
Strong understanding of how to perform quality software testing like unit testing.
The ability to work with large codebases and legacy code.
Experience with Java debugging.
Experience with markdown languages.
Qualified candidates will have an interest or experience in one of the following areas:

Background and knowledge of Ground Vehicles systems and subsystems and how to develop simulations for digital twins of them.
Understanding of how to quantify and analyze results from Human-in-the-loop simulations.
Strong understanding for integrating complex software packages such as networking Unreal Engine with other distributed simulations.
Experience with source control repositories such as Git and Gitlab.
Interest or experience in large scale simulations.
Strength in developing concise and performant modules within existing frameworks.
Expert and hands on experience with Kafka, JSON data formats, and/or ANT.
Deep architectural understanding of system design.
Education and Experience Requirements:

B.S or greater in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or technical discipline is required. Relevant graduate degrees will be given preference.
2 + years of experience

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Torch site

Travel: Yes, 0-10%

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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