Senior Systems Engineer – Digital Engineering Focus

Torch Technologies Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a Senior Digital Engineer to spearhead innovation in digital engineering across air, ground, and maritime systems. This role involves leading complex initiatives, utilizing Model-Based Systems Engineering, and ensuring alignment with the U.S. Army's digital transformation strategy. Candidates should possess a strong technical background and leadership skills, with a focus on driving enterprise-level innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Education assistance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in related fields or 8+ years with a Master's degree.
• Extensive experience in driving Digital Engineering and MBSE efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead Digital Engineering initiatives aligned with enterprise strategy.
• Develop and apply advanced methods to solve complex systems engineering challenges.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of digital solutions.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Technical Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Industrial & Systems Engineering

Master’s degree in related technical field

Tools

Cameo

SysML

DoDAF

Job description

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Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies. We’re an award-winning, 100% employee-owned company based in Huntsville, Alabama. Recognized as a top 100 defense company, we’re dedicated to supporting our nation’s military. Our guiding principle, “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom,” reflects our commitment to excellence, cooperation, integrity, and reliability. As a Certified Evergreen ESOP, our dedication is to continuously develop and maintain our company’s success for the next century, securing a prosperous future for our employee-owners for generations to come. Join Torch and be a part of shaping the future!

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Job Description

Torch Technologies is seeking an accomplished and forward-leaning Senior Digital Engineer to lead enterprise-level innovation and digital development across all operational domains—including air, ground, and maritime systems. This key technical leader will play a vital role in shaping and executing the U.S. Army PEO Aviation (PEO AVN)’s Digital Engineering (DE) strategy, with a strategic focus on airworthiness certification, sustainment engineering, and enterprise-wide digital transformation.

This role requires deep systems engineering expertise and the ability to lead complex technical initiatives involving Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Unified Architecture Framework (UAF), and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and machine learning.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and apply advanced methods, theories, and research techniques to investigate and solve complex systems engineering challenges.
• Lead and implement Digital Engineering initiatives in alignment with the PEO AVN enterprise strategy, with a focus on the digital thread and sustainment lifecycle.
• Architect and drive MBSE approaches across the program lifecycle, ensuring integration with airworthiness certification and sustainment goals.
• Plan, conduct, and technically direct major phases of significant projects, coordinating cross-functional technical support teams.
• Conduct advanced investigations, testing, and process refinement aligned with evolving DE practices and mission needs.
• Develop and maintain UAF-compliant models in support of digital thread implementation, architecture integration, and enterprise interoperability.
• Review current practices, literature, patents, and technologies relevant to PEO AVN’s mission to inform solution development and innovation.
• Oversee development efforts from concept through production, including validation, verification, integration, and sustainment.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities for compliance with technical requirements and deliverable expectations.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, industry partners, and internal teams to ensure alignment of digital engineering solutions with service-specific mission requirements.
• Contribute to business development activities, including white papers, technical proposals, and capture strategies for technology transition and insertion.
• Represent Torch Technologies in technical exchanges, advisory roles, and industry forums; mentor junior engineers and shape internal innovation practices.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Industrial & Systems Engineering, or a related technical field, and 10+ years of related experience. OR
• Master’s degree in one of the above disciplines and 8+ years of relevant experience
• Extensive experience indriving Digital Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) efforts in complex, multi-service defense programs (e.g., Army, Air Force, Navy, USMC, SOCOM).
• Experience in digital transformation, MBSE leadership, and program execution across joint service environments.
• Proven expertise with MBSE tools and frameworks such as Cameo, SysML, and DoDAF.
• Track record of success leading large-scale defense initiatives, including ACAT-1C programs.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical mentoring skills.
• Active DoD Secret clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced working knowledge of MBSE methodologies and practical experience applying SysML in mission-critical environments.
• Familiarity with standards such as FACE, MOSA, DO-178C, and Joint Architecture Frameworks.
• Understanding of supply chain and lifecycle logistics challenges across air, land, and maritime platforms.
• Prior experience integrating digital engineering into sustainment, certification, and enterprise transformation efforts.

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Job Type:Full-time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule:M-F; 40 hours/week

Travel:0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available:No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:No

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.

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, 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.

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