Systems Engineer

Torch Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer to join a team providing programmatic, technical, and systems engineering support to the Portfolio Acquisition Executive Fires Office (PAE Fires)/Directed Energy Special Projects Office at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. This position supports the PAE Fires organization by assisting with the planning, development, integration, assessment, and fielding of weapon system capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting major DoD acquisition activities and a strong understanding of systems engineering, integration, testing, requirements analysis, and lifecycle support for complex Army aviation and missile systems and mission capabilities.

• Serve as a contributing team member supporting the planning, development, integration, assessment, and fielding of weapon system capabilities.
• Support efforts across requirements analysis, technical documentation, test planning, risk management, digital engineering, interoperability, and integration of weapon systems, sensors, launchers, mission command systems, and supporting networks.
• Support systems engineering processes, requirements management, interface control, technical risk management, test planning, and verification/validation activities.
• Support technical assessments, engineering reviews, working groups, program documentation, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with government, military, contractor, and stakeholder teams to solve complex technical and programmatic challenges.
• Support DoD acquisition programs, Army modernization efforts, and major weapon system development, integration, test, fielding, or sustainment activities.

• Masters’ Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred and 8+ years of of related experience
• OR Bachelors’ Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred and 10+ years of related experience
• OR 16 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs, Army modernization efforts, or major weapon system development, integration, test, fielding, or sustainment activities.
• Familiarization with systems engineering processes, requirements management, interface control, technical risk management, test planning, and verification/validation activities.
• Ability to support technical assessments, engineering reviews, working groups, program documentation, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with aviation and advanced fires weapon systems; air and missile defense, long-range precision fires, mission command, sensors, effectors, launchers, or related Army weapon system portfolios.
• Experience coordinating with government program offices, engineering teams, logisticians, test organizations, contractors, and external stakeholders.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear recommendations for program leadership.

• Familiarization with Army acquisition processes, DoD 5000-series guidance, rapid acquisition pathways, and/or Middle Tier Acquisition efforts.
• Experience supporting the development of Statements of Work (SOWs), CDRLs, DIDs, acquisition documentation, technical data packages, and program briefings.
• Familiarization with integrated fires, air and missile defense, command and control systems, digital engineering, modeling and simulation, and interoperability testing.
• Five (5) years of Aviation Systems Engineering experience preferred.
• Experience supporting system integration, developmental testing, operational testing, environmental testing, cybersecurity, safety, or reliability assessments.
• Knowledge of open systems architectures, modular design approaches, interface management, software-intensive systems, and data-driven decision support.

Full-time, Monday-Friday

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!