Missile Defense Systems Engineer/Analyst

Torch Technologies is 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 Defense. 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 is “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom.” As a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we are committed to growing and sustaining our company for the next 100 years.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Missile Defense Systems Engineer/Analyst to join an established and highly-respected team supporting missile defense research, development, test, and evaluation on Redstone Arsenal. This position involves advanced technology projects conducted at the Torch-led Collaborative Test and Evaluation Center (CTEC). The mission of the CTEC is to provide the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) Directorate with independent, government-owned, modeling, simulation, and evidence-based assessments for future C2BMC software builds.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating active/passive sensor performance, data fusion, multi-sensor tracking and target discrimination algorithms, system-level command and control algorithms, and missile defense battle management techniques.
• Developing and evaluating advanced prototypes, evaluating third-party algorithms, planning and conducting missile defense survivability assessments, and planning and conducting exploratory studies to identify, characterize, and assess mission gaps.
• Coordinating with Government/Contractor Program Managers, prime development contractors, and external stakeholders and customers to identify and solve missile defense challenges and opportunities.
• Presenting complex technical information and analysis to diverse audiences.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Active Secret clearance
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied in professional settings
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-focused environment

Qualifications

• M.S. Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with computer modeling and simulation for Radiofrequency (RF) and/or Electro-optical and Infrared (EO/IR) systems
• Proven experience in algorithm evaluation, target tracking, and trajectory estimation
• Experience analyzing RF and/or EO/IR target signatures
• Experience analyzing command and control systems
• Strong teamwork skills and a sense of humor

Benefits

• ESOP participation
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Paid time off and holidays

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Pay

Competitive salary