Solid Mechanics Engineer (entry level)

Torch Technologies

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!

Torch Technologies is seeking an entry-level Solid Mechanics Engineer to join a team dedicated to advancing national defense capabilities. In this role, you will support the Department of War's (DoW) science and technology community by creating innovative solutions for complex analytical challenges, developing next-generation computational models to predict weapon and material performance, providing critical technical insights that guide advanced research, and working within a collaborative environment to help achieve digital transformation goals. This position supports the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Air Warfare Directorate at Eglin Air Force Base, FL.

As an entry-level Solid Mechanics Engineer, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Performing modeling and simulation (M&S) analysis to assess performance and survivability of warhead designs through the application of high fidelity, physics-based continuum mechanics codes.
• Performing M&S analysis of material characterization tests for the purpose of developing and validating constitutive models for high fidelity, physics-based continuum mechanics codes.
• Working alongside the DoW science and technology (S&T) community to translate complex, manual analysis processes into automated, multi-physics simulation chains for a next-generation digital engineering platform.
• Providing critical, hands-on user feedback on software developments to improve tool usability, identify bugs, and help shape the future of digital weapon design for the DoW.
• Preparing written reports, presentations, performance work statements, and other technical documents summarizing your analysis and findings.
• Providing advice and presenting your work in technical meetings and reviews with the broader S&T community.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Candidate must possess a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• General understanding of strength of materials, material science, and structural dynamics.
• Strong desire and ability to work in a team environment and ability to be self-motivated.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Desire and motivation to expand areas of expertise and contribute in diverse areas of technical interest.
• Position requires candidate to acquire a secret level security clearance. Inability to maintain a security clearance will result in candidate being ineligible for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates having a Master of Science (MS) degree in Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university are preferred.
• Experience with computer aided design (CAD) tools such as Solidworks.
• Experience with computer programming languages such as Python or Matlab.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA).

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Onsite

Travel: Yes, 10-20%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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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.

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