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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** Torch Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Documentation, Cyber Security, Decision Support Systems, Network Interface Controllers, Interoperability, Modular Design, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Systems Integration, Technical Data Management Systems, Cisco Discovery Protocol, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Data Analytics - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9036134/systems-engineer ## About the Role * 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 ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Pioneering AI Assistants in Banking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1627-pioneering-ai-assistants-in-banking) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)