Data Analyst/Optics Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

short-term disability

long-term disability

flexible spending accounts

Health Saving Accounts

Health Reimbursement Accounts

EAP

education assistance

paid time off

holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies, a 100% employee‑owned company, seeks an intermediate Data Analyst/Optics Engineer in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on developing advanced algorithms and interpreting real‑time sensor data from land, sea, and air platforms, with opportunities to work hands‑on in the lab and at test events.

Ideal candidates will possess strong statistics, data fusion, and multi-object tracking knowledge, plus experience with MATLAB, Java, C++, and Python. Security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in physics, engineering, or related field with 5+ or 3+ years of experience.
• Active Secret Clearance or ability to maintain clearance.
• Strong statistical methods and data science knowledge.
• Experience with MATLAB, Java, C++, and Python preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data, algorithms, and their interaction to improve performance.
• Interpret data, perform statistical analysis, and report results.
• Research and develop new analysis methods to improve quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings to peers and management.

Job description

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are 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 War. 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 sums up the pride our employee‑owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies, a 100% employee‑owned company, is seeking an intermediate Data Analyst/Optics Engineer. Primary duties will involve the design, development, and testing of advanced algorithms as well as data reduction and interpretation of data from real‑time optical sensor platforms. A well‑suited applicant will be a self‑motivating individual capable of working independently and within a team environment and possess good oral and written communication skills. The position also includes opportunities to work hands‑on with land, sea, and air‑based sensors both in the lab and supporting test events.

As a Data Analyst/Optics Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Analyzingdata, algorithms, and their interaction to improve algorithm performance.
• Interpreting data, performing statistical analysis, and analyzing results using statistical techniques.
• Research and develop new analysis methodologies to improve analysis quality and efficiency.
• Collaborating withcross‑functional teams.
• Presenting analysis to peers and management.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor’s Degree degree in physics, engineering, or similar technical discipline or equivalent experience AND 5+ years of related experience. OR
• Master's Degree degree in physics, engineering, or similar technical discipline or equivalent experience AND 3+ years of related experience.
• Active Secret Clearance and ability to maintain
• Multi-object detection, association, state estimation, and tracking
• Multi-camera geometry and image calibration
• Data fusion and filtering
• Strong grasp of statistical methods and mathematical principles in data science algorithms
• In-depth knowledge of statistics, probability, and machine learning concepts
• Good computational software skills are required.
• Experience with MATLAB, Java, C++, and Python is desired

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: onsite

Travel: 10-20%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: Yes

Benefits

• competitive salary
• ESOP participation
• 401(k) match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• Health Saving Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• paid time off
• holidays

Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail]. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.