Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Principal Investigator to lead the design, analysis, development, testing, and integration of complex mechanical systems and structures.
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Principal Investigator, your duties will include, but are not limited to:Technical Leadership- Lead the design and development of mechanical systems, structural assemblies, and machine components from concept through production.
- Provide technical oversight for structural, dynamic, vibration, shock, thermal, fatigue, and reliability analyses.
- Review and approve engineering calculations, analysis reports, trade studies, and technical documentation.
- Establish design requirements, verification methods, and acceptance criteria.
- Lead design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, PRR) and support prototype development, testing, qualification, and production transition activities.
- Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
Engineering Management- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts across mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams.
- Manage schedules, resources, budgets, and technical performance.
- Establish engineering processes, standards, and best practices.
- Review engineering deliverables, technical data packages, and structural assessments to ensure design integrity and compliance.
- Support design improvements through technical reviews, failure analysis, and corrective action implementation.
Documentation & Business Development- Ensure compliance with documentation, configuration management, and change control requirements.
- Develop technical content for proposals, presentations, white papers, and customer briefings.
- Support capture efforts, proposal development, customer engagements, technical reviews, and strategic growth initiatives.
Required Qualifications- U.S. Citizenship.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience;
- OR Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Active security clearance
- Experience leading engineering teams and technical projects.
- Experience with SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, and FEA tools such as SolidWorks Simulation and NASTRAN.
- Strong understanding of machine design, structural mechanics, materials engineering, manufacturing processes, and finite element methods.
- Experience developing engineering documentation and technical data packages.
- Proven ability to interface with customers and senior leadership.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
- Experience supporting defense, aerospace, robotics, or advanced manufacturing programs.
- Experience with Creo, CATIA, or similar CAD software.
- Knowledge of military, aerospace, ASME, AWS, and AISC standards.
- Experience with DFM, DFA, reliability engineering, and MBSE methodologies.
Preferred Technical Skills- Structural analysis and finite element analysis (FEA)
- Machine design and mechanical system integration
- GD&T, CAD modeling, and tolerance analysis
- Materials selection and manufacturing processes
- Mechanical testing, qualification, and failure analysis
- Engineering documentation, proposal development, and technical leadership
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Location: On-site, Huntsville, Alabama
Travel: Up to 15% as required
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.
