Torch Technologies

Structures Engineer

Torch Technologies$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in aerospace structural engineering
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level clearance
  • Experience with structural analysis, test evaluation, and airworthiness certification
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Team player with the ability to work independently

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical oversight of OEM structural test plans and compliance
  • Analyze and assess structural test data, preparing reports for leadership
  • Collaborate with engineers and teams to solve technical challenges
  • Develop and review technical documentation for testing and assessments
  • Witness structural testing activities to ensure compliance
  • Engage stakeholders through working groups with structural expertise
  • Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies
  • Support program execution with planning and Earned Value Management responsibilities

Benefits

  • Stable and professional work environment
  • Comprehensive benefits package including ESOP participation
  • 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts and Health Savings Accounts
  • Education assistance and paid time off
Full Job Description
Torch Technologies is seeking a Structures Engineer to join our team and support a critical government program office by providing technical oversight of OEM structural testing activities and ensuring the integrity, compliance, and airworthiness of advanced aerospace systems.

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

  • Provide technical oversight and evaluation of OEM structural test plans, procedures, and schedules to ensure compliance with government requirements
  • Analyze structural test data and independently assess results, preparing briefings, reports, and risk assessments for program leadership
  • Collaborate with government engineers, OEMs, and cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to resolve technical challenges and ensure program alignment
  • Develop and review technical documentation including test evaluations, system procedures, and engineering assessments
  • Support structural testing activities by witnessing static, dynamic, and fatigue tests and ensuring adherence to approved methodologies
  • Engage with stakeholders and leadership through technical working groups, providing subject matter expertise and guidance on structural systems
  • Identify technical risks related to airframe structures and develop mitigation strategies to support program execution and airworthiness certification
  • Support program execution through planning, coordination, and Earned Value Management (EVM) responsibilities as a control account manager


Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in aerospace structural engineering or related field
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level clearance
  • Experience supporting structural analysis, test evaluation, and airworthiness or certification activities
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience working in DoD, federal, or aerospace engineering environments


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting DoD or Federal programs, particularly Army or aviation programs
  • Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools and structural analysis methods
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams, OEMs, and government stakeholders
  • Strong technical documentation, briefing, and reporting experience
  • Familiarity with systems engineering, airworthiness certification, and structural test methodologies
  • Advanced degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related field; experience with MBSE tools (e.g., 3DX) preferred


Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Onsite, Redstone Arsenal
Travel: Yes, 0-20%
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.

About Torch Technologies

Torch Technologies is a defense and aerospace company that provides engineering, technology development, and programmatic support services to the Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, and other government agencies. The company's services include systems engineering, modeling and simulation, software development, test and evaluation, and program management. Torch Technologies was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
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