This is Contingent Upon Funding Award!!Torch Technologies Inc., is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with deep experience supporting the MIM-104 Patriot PAC-3 missile program to lead and execute Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V), system analysis, and test activities. This role is ideal for a candidate who has directly supported PAC-3 missile software, system integration, and flight test efforts and can provide immediate impact in a high-visibility defense program.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead and support IV&V efforts for PAC-3 missile software and system components across multiple Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCIs).
- Analyze missile system performance and verify requirements through test execution and data-driven assessment.
- Participate in and support Format Qualification Tests (FQTs), validating requirement success criteria using Python and MATLAB-based analysis.
- Conduct detailed flight test analysis, including data reconstruction and support to Joint Analysis Team (JAT) quick-look reporting.
- Evaluate and adjudicate software and system-level findings, including assessing operational and schedule impacts.
- Review and approve engineering changes (e.g., PCRs, RCRs) as part of engineering review boards.
- Provide technical leadership in design reviews, test readiness reviews, and integrated product team (IPT) activities.
- Interface with government stakeholders and program leadership to communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations.
Required Qualifications:- US Citizenship.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or related field).
- 8+ years of systems engineering experience within DoD or aerospace programs.
- Direct experience supporting PAC-3 missile systems (IV&V, software validation, test, or system engineering).
- Strong background in system verification, validation, and test execution.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python and MATLAB.
- Experience working with system requirements, engineering documentation, and change control processes.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
- Must have an active current security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience in PAC-3 IV&V leadership roles or missile analysis teams.
- Background supporting flight test events and post-flight data analysis.
- Familiarity with Software Review Boards (SRBs), Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), or similar governance structures.
- Prior experience briefing senior government or program leadership.
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Customer- site
Travel: Yes, 20%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
#LI-TS1Benefits: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.
