Senior Mechanical Engineer - Principal Investigator

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match & safe-harbor

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Employee assistance program

Education assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Principal Investigator to lead the design, analysis, development, testing, and integration of complex mechanical systems and structures.

You will oversee structural and thermal analyses, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and guide design reviews from concept through production, while ensuring design integrity and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience or Master's with 8+ years.
• Active security clearance.
• Experience leading engineering teams and technical projects.
• Experience with SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, and FEA tools.
• Strong understanding of machine design, structural mechanics, materials engineering, manufacturing processes, and finite element methods.
• Experience developing engineering documentation and technical data packages.
• Proven ability to interface with customers and senior leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems, structural assemblies, and machine components from concept through production.
• Provide technical oversight for structural, dynamic, vibration, shock, thermal, fatigue, and reliability analyses.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, analysis reports, trade studies, and technical documentation.
• Establish design requirements, verification methods, and acceptance criteria.
• Lead design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, PRR) and support prototype development, testing, qualification, and production transition activities.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts across mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams.
• Manage schedules, resources, budgets, and technical performance.
• Establish engineering processes, standards, and best practices.
• Review engineering deliverables, technical data packages, and structural assessments to ensure design integrity and compliance.
• Support design improvements through technical reviews, failure analysis, and corrective action implementation.

Skills

SolidWorks

FEA

Machine design

Leadership

Customer interface

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

CATIA

SolidWorks Simulation

NASTRAN

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 Senior Mechanical Engineer - Principal Investigator to lead the design, analysis, development, testing, and integration of complex mechanical systems and structures.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Principal Investigator, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

Technical Leadership

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems, structural assemblies, and machine components from concept through production.


• Provide technical oversight for structural, dynamic, vibration, shock, thermal, fatigue, and reliability analyses.


• Review and approve engineering calculations, analysis reports, trade studies, and technical documentation.


• Establish design requirements, verification methods, and acceptance criteria.


• Lead design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, PRR) and support prototype development, testing, qualification, and production transition activities.


• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.

Engineering Management

• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts across mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams.


• Manage schedules, resources, budgets, and technical performance.


• Establish engineering processes, standards, and best practices.


• Review engineering deliverables, technical data packages, and structural assessments to ensure design integrity and compliance.


• Support design improvements through technical reviews, failure analysis, and corrective action implementation.

Documentation & Business Development

• Ensure compliance with documentation, configuration management, and change control requirements.


• Develop technical content for proposals, presentations, white papers, and customer briefings.


• Support capture efforts, proposal development, customer engagements, technical reviews, and strategic growth initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.


• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience;


• OR Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience.


• Active security clearance


• Experience leading engineering teams and technical projects.


• Experience with SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, and FEA tools such as SolidWorks Simulation and NASTRAN.


• Strong understanding of machine design, structural mechanics, materials engineering, manufacturing processes, and finite element methods.


• Experience developing engineering documentation and technical data packages.


• Proven ability to interface with customers and senior leadership.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.


• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, robotics, or advanced manufacturing programs.


• Experience with Creo, CATIA, or similar CAD software.


• Knowledge of military, aerospace, ASME, AWS, and AISC standards.


• Experience with DFM, DFA, reliability engineering, and MBSE methodologies.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Structural analysis and finite element analysis (FEA)


• Machine design and mechanical system integration


• GD&T, CAD modeling, and tolerance analysis


• Materials selection and manufacturing processes


• Mechanical testing, qualification, and failure analysis


• Engineering documentation, proposal development, and technical leadership

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Location: On-site, Huntsville, Alabama
Travel: Up to 15% as required
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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 and safe-harbor contribution, 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.

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.