Systems Design Engineer

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 a motivated Systems Design Engineer to support the Advanced Concept Engineering (ACE) Group. In this developmental engineering role, the successful candidate will assist senior technical leaders in advancing ACE's engineering capabilities by contributing to innovation efforts, internal R&D (IR&D) activities, technology insertion, and the alignment of engineering work with customer needs. This position provides hands-on experience across the engineering lifecycle-from concept exploration through analysis, integration, and transition support-while working closely with multidisciplinary technical teams.

The Systems Design Engineer 2 will help translate customer requirements into practical technical solutions, support the evaluation of emerging technologies, and contribute to cross-functional coordination. This role offers strong exposure to strategic technical activities under the guidance of experienced ACE engineers and leadership, with opportunities to grow in across diverse technical domains and advanced concept development.

As a Systems Design Engineer , your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Supporting systems engineering activities including requirements development, analysis, integration, and technical assessments.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of ACE technical roadmaps and related planning activities.
• Helping identify capability gaps and contribute technical inputs that strengthen ACE's position in current and adjacent areas.
• Providing supporting analysis and technical input on digital engineering, modeling and simulation, and data-driven tool development.
• Collaborating with Business Units and other groups to help recognize and address technical barriers under senior guidance.
• Supporting integration efforts across multidisciplinary teams, including hardware, software, and system-level components.
• Analyzing technical data, developing reports, and presenting findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assisting with the development, evaluation, and transition of advanced technology concepts.
• Supporting technical reviews, engineering studies, and customer engagements.
• Collaborating with engineers, scientists, and program stakeholders to identify technical challenges and develop solutions.
• Supporting research and development (IR&D) activities related to emerging defense technologies.
• Developing technical documentation, briefings, and other engineering deliverables.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
• 2+ years of related engineering experience.
• Active Secret Level Clearance.
• Experience with engineering analysis, modeling and simulation, or systems integration.
• Experience using technical computing tools such as Python, MATLAB, or similar programming/simulation environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs or missile defense-related efforts.
• Experience with systems engineering processes, requirements analysis, or technical integration.
• Experience with modeling and simulation tools, scientific computing, or data analysis.
• Experience with aerospace systems, propulsion, combustion, or advanced materials.
• Experience with SolidWorks, CAD modeling, additive manufacturing, or prototype development.
• Active Secret clearance.

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Huntsville, AL

Travel: 0-10%

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, 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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