Structures Engineer

About the role

Torch Technologies is seeking a Structures Engineer to 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience supporting structural analysis, test evaluation, and airworthiness or certification activities
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MBSE tools (e.g., 3DX)

Benefits

• 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