Program Manager – Technical

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (TN); 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, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager – Technical to lead development and execution of non-standard military systems, interfacing with industry partners and government customers to drive technical solutions in a fast-paced defense environment.

The role combines strong program-management leadership with solid technical understanding, focusing on cost, schedule, resources, and cross‑functional coordination within an onsite Huntsville, AL setting.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product and solutions development environments.
• Secret level DoW Clearance.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Rhino, patterning tools).

Responsibilities

• Develop a team that can design, model, and engineer unique representative structures to replicate military equipment.
• Select and evaluate materials such as coated fabrics, technical textiles, elastomers, polymers, and high‑durability composites suitable for military applications.
• Coordinate and align inputs from participating groups and obtain progress updates for consolidation into monthly division level integrated business planning.
• Integrate costs and schedule to ensure realistic and achievable budget and resource requirements through direct coordination with program managers and technical leads.
• Prepare decision-quality materials such as executive level briefings and supporting documentation for senior level reviews and milestone decision meetings.
• Assist technical leads in change documentation as required to ensure proper resource planning and forecasting.
• Analyze performance data and prepare written and verbal management reports on cost and schedule variances.
• Schedule development and maintenance/tracking.
• Program accounting and cost/value tracking.
• Regular and effective communication with leadership and customer base as pertaining to financial, schedule and technical status.
• Lead development of patterning, joining methods, and reinforcement strategies for large‑scale systems.
• Produce and refine CAD models, 2D patterns, and manufacturing documentation.
• Assist prototyping, testing, and validation for durability, structural performance, inflation/deflation mechanics, and environmental resilience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineering, industrial design, manufacturing, and testing groups.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Rhino

Patterning tools

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!

The Program Manager – Technical will support the development and execution of non‑standard military systems by integrating technical understanding with strong program‑management leadership. This role requires a quick, adaptive thinker who can interface confidently with industry partners and government customers while driving technical solutions in a fast‑paced defense environment. The ideal candidate combines solid technical comprehension with the ability to manage cost, schedule, resources, and cross‑functional coordination. They excel at resolving complex challenges, shaping efficient workflows, and implementing best practices that enhance program performance and organizational effectiveness.

As a Program Manager – Technical, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Develop a team that can design, model, and engineer unique representative structures to replicate military equipment.
• Select and evaluate materials such as coated fabrics, technical textiles, elastomers, polymers, and high‑durability composites suitable for military applications.
• Coordinate and align inputs from participating groups and obtain progress updates for consolidation into monthly division level integrated business planning
• Integrate costs and schedule to ensure realistic and achievable budget and resource requirements through direct coordination with program managers and technical leads.
• Prepare decision-quality materials such as executive level briefings and supporting documentation (white papers, fact sheets, status reports, progress reports, and information papers) for senior level reviews and milestone decision meetings.
• Assisting technical leads in change documentation as required to ensure proper resource planning and forecasting.
• Analyze performance data and prepare written and verbal management reports on cost and schedule variances
• Schedule development and maintenance/tracking.
• Program accounting and cost/value tracking.
• Regular and effective communication with leadership and customer base as pertaining to financial, schedule and technical status.
• Lead development of patterning, joining methods, and reinforcement strategies for large‑scale systems.
• Produce and refine CAD models, 2D patterns, and manufacturing documentation.
• Assist prototyping, testing, and validation for durability, structural performance, inflation/deflation mechanics, and environmental resilience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineering, industrial design, manufacturing, and testing groups.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (advanced or current pursuit of advanced degree preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in product and solutions development environments
• Secret level DoW Clearance
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Rhino, patterning tools).

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Certification
• Well versed in ASME standards and experience working in ISO or AS 9100 accredited quality programs.

Schedule:

M-F; 8-5

Work Location:

Onsite, Huntsville, Alabama

Travel:

Yes, 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available:

No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:

Yes

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

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.