Data Analyst/Optics Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.; United States; 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 Savings Accounts

Health Reimbursement Accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies, Inc. is seeking an intermediate Data Analyst/Optics Engineer to design, develop, and test advanced algorithms for data reduction and interpretation from real-time optical sensor platforms.

The role requires independent work and teamwork, with opportunities to work on land, sea, and air‑based sensors during lab tests and events. You will analyze data, perform statistical analyses, and develop new methodologies while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and a Bachelor’s degree in physics, engineering, or a similar technical discipline or equivalent experience with 5+ years of related experience.
• Or a Master’s degree in physics, engineering, or a similar technical discipline or equivalent experience with 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyses data and algorithms to improve performance.
• Interprets data, performs statistical analyses, and analyzes results.
• Researches and develops new analysis methodologies to improve quality and efficiency.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams.
• Presents analysis to peers and management.
• Exhibits strong attention to detail in collecting, organizing, and disseminating information.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data interpretation

Data fusion

Algorithms development

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics/engineering or similar

Master's degree in physics/engineering or similar

Tools

MATLAB

Java

C++

Python

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 #LI-DK1

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
• 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.

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You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail].

Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies. Torch Technologies is dedicated to providing superior research, development, and engineering services to the Department of Defense. As defense contractors, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. From the CEO's desk... When Bill Roark and Don Holder founded Torch in 2002, they knew that employees were the company's greatest asset. They believed that offering employees a stake in the outcome, by making them all owners, was critical to building a successful organization. I share that feeling. Bill and Don's original intent was fully achieved in 2011 when Torch converted to a 100 percent S-Corp ESOP. Since that time, the company has grown over ten-fold and gained national recognition for the success we have demonstrated as an employee‑owned company. Today, Torch continues to respect the individual contributions of our employee-owners and to share the rewards of our success. In addition, we continue to foster an environment of employee recognition, respect, development, and comradery while striving to achieve a healthy work‑life balance. We recognize that core to our company is a culture of trust with our employees, customers, business partners, and community. Our management team is committed to continue to earn that trust. This past year, Torch proudly announced that we were Certified Evergreen™. A timely achievement for Torch employee‑owners as they will celebrate Torch’s 20th anniversary this October, becoming Certified Evergreen™ signifies that Torch employee‑owners can look back on Torch’s past with pride, Torch is also looking forward. Becoming Certified Evergreen™ means that Torch has committed to finding ways to make 100 percent employee ownership sustainable so that Torch will remain a private company forever. Going forward, Torch will continue to evolve to address market and technology changes in order to become a major provider of cost‑effective technical services and solutions to the Warfighter. We are making significant investments in facilities, equipment, business systems, and research to enable us to provide innovations and timely business services to our clients. We feel that always looking to improve our service is key to sustaining customer trust in the future. Likewise, we believe that continuing to share ownership is one of the ways we maintain employee trust and an unparalleled commitment to succeed. Combined, these timeless principles form the basis of the Torch culture. A culture that we are committed to continue and strive to pass on to the next generation of employee‑owners as an Evergreen Company.