Torch Technologies

Systems Engineer

Torch Technologies$88K — $105K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • US Citizenship required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related STEM field, or equivalent experience.
  • 0-12 years of system design experience, including hardware/software integration.
  • Professional experience analyzing tactical weapon systems.
  • Proficient in Linux and Bash scripting.
  • Experienced with Microsoft Office products.
  • Skilled in Python and MATLAB for mathematics and reporting.
  • Understanding of Radars, C2 systems, and missile/drone kinematics.
  • Active security clearance (Secret or higher).

Responsibilities

  • Develop and validate test results for radar performance and C2 logic.
  • Create automation pipelines using Bash scripting for simulations and data collection.
  • Develop data reduction and analysis tools with Python and MATLAB.
  • Create technical plots and visualizations to communicate results.
  • Author comprehensive reports and V&V documentation for customers.
  • Lead discussions with government customers to define simulation requirements.
  • Present complex test results and recommendations to stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Stable and professional work environment.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) matching and ESOP participation.
  • Education assistance and paid time off.
  • Flexible spending accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
Full Job Description
Systems Engineers at multiple levels to contribute to a small analysis team supporting the US Army Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC) and Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) projects.
We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineers / Analysts to contribute to the analysis of integrated defense systems, including Radars, Command and Control (C2) architectures, Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones), and Missile Systems.
The ideal candidate is technically strong, equally comfortable writing low-level bash scripts in a Linux environment and briefing technical results to senior government stakeholders. You will serve as a technical bridge between complex system requirements and actionable data.

Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Design:
  • Data Analysis: Develop and validate test results for radar performance, C2 logic, and kinetic interceptors.
  • Automation: Create robust automation pipelines using Bash scripting to streamline simulation runs, environment setup, and data collection.

Data Analysis & Reporting:
  • Analytics Pipeline: Develop sophisticated data reduction and analysis tools using Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy) and MATLAB.
  • Visualization: Create high-impact technical plots and visualizations to communicate system performance.
  • Technical Documentation: Author comprehensive technical reports, design documents, and verification/validation (V&V) reports for delivery to the customer.

Stakeholder Management:
  • Requirements Engineering: Lead technical discussions with government customers to translate operational needs into concrete simulation requirements.
  • Briefing & Presentation: Present complex test results to stakeholders and senior leadership, providing clear recommendations based on data.

Required Qualifications:
  • US Citizenship.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, or equivalent experience.
  • 0-12 years system design experience, including hardware/software integration.
  • Professional experience performing analysis of tactical weapon systems.
  • Proficiency in Linux and Bash scripting.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
  • Proficiency in Python and MATLAB for mathematical analysis and report generation.
  • Understanding of the physics and logic governing Radars, C2 systems, and Missile/Drone kinematics.
  • Active security clearance (Secret or higher).


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience performing analysis of tactical CUAS systems pre and post live fire test events.
  • Experience using Podman (or Docker) for application deployment and environment isolation.
  • Experience with industry-standard simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink).
  • Experience with Git-based version control and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Previous experience acting as the Primary Technical Point of Contact (POC) for a government program office.
  • Familiarity with DIS/HLA standards for distributed simulations.


Schedule: M-F, 8-5

Work Location: Customer-site

Travel: 10-25%

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.

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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