Senior Electrical Engineer

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 Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design, development, and testing of complex electronic systems for defense and aerospace applications. This role supports a multidisciplinary engineering environment focused on delivering innovative and reliable hardware solutions for mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, analyze, and test analog and digital electronic circuits, including power supplies, sensor interfaces, and control systems.
• Develop detailed hardware specifications, schematics, and PCB layouts using industry-standard CAD tools.
• Perform component selection, including identifying obsolescence risks and proposing alternative solutions.
• Conduct hardware bring-up, debugging, and verification activities, including development of test plans and procedures.
• Participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle, from concept definition through production support.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
• Generate technical documentation, including design documents, test reports, and manufacturing instructions.
• Support proposal efforts by contributing technical content and cost estimates for hardware development.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in electrical engineering.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, AND 10+ years of relevant experience in electrical hardware design and development. OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, AND 8+ years of relevant experience in electrical hardware design and development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance.
• Experience with communicating with electronics/instrumentation via software programming (e.g. C#/LabVIEW).
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or similar technical engineering environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

• Experience leading an electrical and software project, from cradle to grave, and coordinating tasking between multiple engineering functions.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or Eagle.
• Experience with Hardware Test Automation tools such as TestStand.
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles, including signal integrity and power integrity.
• Experience designing and utilizing PXI-Based Automatic Test Systems for testing Line Replaceable Units (LRUs).
• Experience with developing Test Requirements Documents by interpreting Interface Control Documents for military systems.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers for testing and debugging.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC design considerations and testing.
• Experience designing cables, interconnects, and interface solutions between test equipment and military systems.
• Strong technical documentation, briefing, and reporting experience.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field or additional certifications is a plus.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

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