Principal Full Stack Engineer - Aviation Analytics & Diagnostics

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Job Title

Principal Full Stack Engineer - Aviation Analytics & Diagnostics

Location

Alabama - Huntsville - Huntsville, AL 35802 US (Primary)

Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Full Stack Engineer - Aviation Analytics & Diagnostics to work the design, development, and deployment of advanced aviation diagnostic and prognostic systems. This role will drive innovation in aviation analytics, leveraging full-stack development expertise to create scalable, high-performance solutions for aircraft health monitoring, predictive maintenance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, develop, and optimize full-stack solutions for aviation analytics and diagnostic platforms.
• Design and implement cloud-native, scalable, and secure applications for aircraft health monitoring.
• Develop front-end and back-end components, integrating real-time data processing and visualization tools.
• Collaborate with aviation engineers, data scientists, and AI/ML teams to enhance predictive maintenance capabilities.
• Ensure high-performance computing and efficient data pipelines for aircraft diagnostics.
• Lead system integration with avionics, IoT sensors, and flight data recorders.
• Drive best practices in software development, including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and microservices architecture.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and guiding architectural decisions.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience. 12 years of full-stack software engineering experience, with a focus on analytics-driven applications. OR,

Master's Degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience. 10 years of full-stack software engineering experience, with a focus on analytics-driven applications.

• Expertise in modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue) and back-end technologies (Node.js, Python, Java, or .NET).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and distributed systems.
• Strong knowledge of databases (SQL, NoSQL, time-series) and data pipeline architectures.
• Familiarity with aviation data standards (e.g., MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, HUMS, or ADS-B).
• Understanding of predictive analytics, AI/ML, or data visualization in aviation applications.
• Proven experience in designing and deploying scalable microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience guiding engineering teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• A current DoD Secret security clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in aviation diagnostics, prognostics, or health monitoring systems (PHM/HUMS).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks for aviation software solutions.
• Prior work with DoD, FAA, or commercial aerospace regulatory compliance.
• Experience integrating with avionics, embedded systems, or real-time data processing.

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Job Type:Regular Full-time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule:M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Huntsville, AL

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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