Senior Test Engineer/Analyst

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; 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. seeks a Senior Test Engineer/Analyst to join a Huntsville-based team supporting Missile Defense System test activities. You will lead complex analyses, architect data workflows, and deliver executive-level insights for senior government stakeholders.

Responsibilities include real-time test support, post-mission analysis, and mentoring junior staff. Onsite role with travel up to 10%. Schedule: M-F; 8–5. Requires US citizenship and DoD clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 8–10 years of DoD testing/analysis experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance.
• Experience leading complex analyses and evaluating system-level performance.
• Strong systems thinking, interoperability analysis, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for senior leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for MDS test analysis and evaluation activities.
• Lead analytical efforts across the full testing lifecycle.
• Develop predictive modeling strategies and analytical approaches.
• Evaluate flight, ground, and simulation data to assess performance.
• Analyze multi-source datasets to identify vulnerabilities and trends.
• Design data workflows and automated visualization solutions.
• Prepare executive reports, briefings, and technical docs.
• Author and defend test planning and readiness documents.
• Provide technical recommendations and drive process improvements.
• Convey complex findings to leadership and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior analysts and engineers.
• Help establish team processes, standards and best practices.

Skills

DoD testing

Data analysis

System evaluation

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics

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 Test Engineer/Analyst to join a team providing advanced test analysis, system evaluations, and technical leadership supporting Missile Defense System (MDS) test activities. This position supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Test Analysis and Reporting mission by leading complex testing efforts, developing analytical strategies, and providing strategic insights to improve system readiness and performance.

As a Senior Test Engineer/Analyst: your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting Missile Defense System (MDS) test analysis and evaluation activities.
• Lead and architect analytical efforts across the full testing lifecycle, including pre-mission planning, real-time test support, and post-mission analysis.
• Develop predictive modeling strategies and analytical approaches to support mission objectives and test readiness.
• Direct complex evaluations of flight, ground, and simulation-based test data to assess system performance.
• Analyze large, multi-source data sets to identify system vulnerabilities, performance trends, and areas for improvement.
• Design and optimize data processing workflows, analytical methods, and automated visualization solutions.
• Develop executive-level reports, briefings, and technical documentation for senior government and military stakeholders.
• Author, review, and defend test planning documents, readiness assessments, and performance reports.
• Provide technical recommendations and support continuous process improvements across test programs.
• Communicate complex technical findings and analysis to senior leadership, customers, and program stakeholders.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level analysts and engineers.
• Support the development of team processes, standards, and best practices for test analysis.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or another technical discipline, plus 8 years of professional experience supporting DoD systems testing, engineering analysis, data analysis, or related technical fields. OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or another technical discipline, plus 10 years of professional experience supporting DoD systems testing, engineering analysis, data analysis, or related technical fields.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOW Secret level clearance.
• Experience leading complex technical analyses and evaluating system-level performance.
• Demonstrated expertise in systems-level thinking, interoperability analysis, and troubleshooting complex systems.
• Ability to develop technical strategies, analytical approaches, and recommendations for mission-critical activities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present and defend technical findings to senior leadership and government stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or Missile Defense System (MDS) programs.
• Experience with flight testing, ground testing, simulation environments, or test evaluation activities.
• Top Secret clearance eligibility.
• Experience developing automated data pipelines, advanced visualization dashboards, or analytical tools.
• Experience mentoring technical teams and leading engineering efforts.

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Onsite, Huntsville, Alabama

Travel: Yes, up to 10%

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

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.

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.