Mid-Level Propulsion Engineer

Freedom Real Estate; Alabama; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; 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 Savings Accounts

Health Reimbursement Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Torch Technologies in Huntsville, AL is seeking a mid-level Propulsion Engineer to join our Army Aviation Program Management Office. You will lead and support the design review, integration, and testing of turbine engines, FADEC systems, and related propulsion subsystems for both legacy and next-generation aircraft.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in aviation propulsion, strong communication skills, and the ability to coordinate with government stakeholders and OEMs.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance.
• Bachelor degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or related field from ABET-accredited institution.
• 5+ years in aviation propulsion, turbine engines, or aerospace systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of gas turbine thermodynamics, FADEC architecture, integration, and airworthiness processes.
• Experience executing system-level reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical management and engineering oversight of design, development, integration and production of aircraft turbine engines and APUs.
• Manage FADEC system verification and validation ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Oversee integration of exhaust, IR signature, and survivability features for aircraft.
• Plan and supervise propulsion system ground, lab, and flight testing per military protocols.
• Direct subsystem integration, including fuel control, lubrication, starting, and diagnostics.
• Perform airworthiness reviews of OEM reports, specs, test plans and ECPs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with logistics, safety, PMO, and flight ops to align milestones.

Skills

Gas turbine thermodynamics

FADEC architecture

Systems engineering

Airworthiness processes

Technical leadership

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (ABET)

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

NPSS

CAD systems

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 an experienced and highly skilled Propulsion Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting an Army Aviation Program Management Office (PMO). In this mid-level role, you will lead and support the engineering management, design oversight, integration, and testing of critical aviation propulsion systems. Serving as a key technical resource, you will coordinate directly 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 excellent opportunity to manage complex, cutting-edge military aviation technologies and play a direct role in shaping the future of national defence.

Technical Management & Oversight

Lead 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

Manage the integration, verification, and validation of Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) systems and software, ensuring compliance with cyber-security and safety-critical standards.

Aircraft Survivability (IRSS)

Oversee the design, evaluation, and physical integration of advanced engine exhaust and Infrared Signature (IRS) systems to optimise aircraft survivability.

Test & Evaluation (T&E)

Oversee the planning, execution, and data analysis of propulsion system ground, laboratory, and flight testing, ensuring compliance with military test protocols.

Ancillary Subsystem Integration

Direct the engineering management of critical propulsion subsystems, including fuel control, lubrication, engine starting, and diagnostics/prognostics (health monitoring) systems.

Technical Review & Airworthiness

Conduct rigorous engineering reviews of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technical reports, design specifications, qualification test plans, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) to support Airworthiness Releases (AWR).

Cross-Functional Leadership

Collaborate with logistics, systems safety, program management, and flight operations to align propulsion engineering schedules and milestones with overall program goals.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 5+ years of progressive engineering experience in aviation propulsion, turbine engines, or aerospace systems engineering.
• Active DoD Secret (or higher) Security Clearance.
• Strong working knowledge of gas turbine thermodynamics, FADEC architecture, engine/airframe physical and functional integration, and military airworthiness qualification processes.
• Demonstrated experience executing systems engineering processes, including system-level reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and technical risk management.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead technical meetings and present complex data to military leadership and OEM contractors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Prior experience working within or directly supporting a DoD Program Management Office (PMO) or aviation defense program.
• Familiarity with military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516) and the Defence Acquisition University (DAU) framework.
• Proficiency with propulsion cycle modelling, data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, NPSS), or CAD systems.

Schedule

M-F; 8-5

Work Location

Onsite, Redstone Arsenal

Travel

10-25%

Relocation Assistance Available

No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract

No

Benefits

• 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

Applying to Torch Technologies: Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. 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, colour, 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. Torch Technologies is dedicated to providing superior research, development, and engineering services to the Department of Defence. As defence 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 organisation. 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 camaraderie 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.