Junior Propulsion Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Health Saving Accounts

Health Reimbursement Accounts

Employee assistance program

Education assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies is hiring a Junior Propulsion Engineer to support an Army Aviation PMO in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on design oversight, integration, testing, and sustainment of turbine engines and APUs, with mentorship from senior engineers to grow technical expertise.

You will coordinate with contractors and military stakeholders to ensure safety, reliability, and performance of both legacy and next-gen aircraft propulsion systems.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 2+ years of relevant propulsion/aircraft engineering experience (internships/co-ops acceptable).
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Solid understanding of gas turbine thermodynamics, FADEC, and engine/airframe integration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design oversight, integration, testing, and sustainment of propulsion systems.
• Support FADEC system integration, verification, and safety compliance.
• Contribute to test planning and data analysis for ground, lab, and flight testing.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Technical management support

Education

ABET-accredited Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

NPSS

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 is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Propulsion Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting an Army Aviation Program Management Office (PMO). In this entry-to-junior level role, you will provide critical engineering support for the design oversight, integration, testing, and sustainment of military aviation propulsion systems. Serving as an integral member of our technical team, you will assist in coordinating with contractors, military stakeholders, and airworthiness authorities to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of our next-generation and legacy aircraft fleets. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to grow your technical skills, receive mentorship from senior engineers, and play a direct role in supporting our nation's defense.

Responsibilities

As a Junior Propulsion Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Technical Management Support: Assist in the technical management and engineering oversight of the design, development, integration, and production of aircraft turbine engines and auxiliary power units (APUs).
• FADEC Systems Engineering: Support the integration, verification, and validation of Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) systems and software, ensuring alignment with safety-critical and cyber-security standards.
• Aircraft Survivability (IRSS): Assist in the evaluation and physical integration of engine exhaust and Infrared Signature (IRS) systems to help optimize aircraft survivability.
• Test & Evaluation (T&E): Support the planning, execution, and data analysis of propulsion system ground, laboratory, and flight testing, helping to ensure compliance with military test protocols.
• Ancillary Subsystem Integration: Assist with the engineering coordination of critical propulsion subsystems, including fuel control, lubrication, engine starting, and diagnostics/prognostics (health monitoring) systems.
• Technical Review & Airworthiness: Participate in technical reviews of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) design specifications, qualification test plans, technical reports, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) to support Airworthiness Releases (AWR).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with logistics, systems safety, program management, and flight operations teams to support overall program schedule goals and milestones.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship Bachelor degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience in aviation propulsion, turbine engines, or aerospace systems engineering (relevant internship or co-op experience will be considered).
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Foundational understanding of gas turbine thermodynamics, FADEC architecture, engine/airframe integration principles, and general engineering physics.
• Familiarity with basic systems engineering processes and lifecycle milestones (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical data, write clear reports, and collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Exposure to DoD acquisition processes or experience supporting a DoD Program Management Office (PMO).
• Basic familiarity with military aviation standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516).
• Experience using propulsion cycle modeling software, CAD systems, or data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, NPSS).

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Onsite, Redstone Arsenal

Travel: 10-25%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No #LI-DK1

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 and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and 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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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 while 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 into 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.