Systems Engineer

Socket.dev; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Torch Technologies is seeking an analytical Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency modeling and simulation efforts in Huntsville, AL. You will analyze test criteria, support integration, and design automation tools to manage data, personnel, hardware, and travel workflows.

Join a 100% employee-owned company committed to excellence and a strong ESOP. This role requires DoD experience, US citizenship, and a Secret level clearance; a collaborative team environment and professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field required.
• 5+ years progressive experience in systems engineering/architecture or automation.
• Proven experience with Modeling & Simulation (M&S) tools and methodologies.
• Strong data analytics, data structure analysis, and visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze test and evaluation criteria and data for MDA modeling/ simulation systems.
• Define high-level architecture and requirements for an integrated framework to manage data.
• Analyze daily operations to identify bottlenecks and modernization opportunities.
• Collaborate with software engineers, test engineers, and data analysts for system integration.
• Document architectures, methodologies and results; present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Systems engineering

Data analytics

M&S tools

Strong communication

DoD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering / CS / Information Systems

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

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 analytical Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Modeling & Simulation (M&S) System Integration team. In this critical role, you will be instrumental in analyzing test and evaluation criteria and data, supporting the operations of integration, test, and analysis groups. Your primary objective will be to recommend and collaborate with software engineering on an integrated system capable of efficiently managing and analyzing complex information obtained during various test events.

In addition to technical systems engineering, you will analyze the daily operations across various integration, test, and analysis groups to recommend, architect, and design software automation tools. These tools will manage critical operational data, including personnel information, hardware assignments and configuration, and travel coordination.

As a Systems Engineer, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Data & Criteria Analysis: Analyze complex test and evaluation criteria and data to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and effectiveness of MDA modeling and simulation systems.
• System Design & Integration:Define high-level architecture and system requirementsfor an integrated framework to securely manage, process, and analyze information obtained during each simulation and test event.
• Operational Analysis: Analyze the daily operations and workflows of various engineering, test, and analysis groups to identify process bottlenecks, data silos, and opportunities for modernization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interface daily with multi-disciplinary teams, including software engineers, test engineers, and data analysts, to ensure cohesive system integration and test execution.
• Software Automation Design: Collaborate with software development teams to recommend and define technical requirements for automation tools that streamline:
• Physical and virtual hardware asset allocation and configurations.
• Resource planning, engineering staff metrics, and travel coordination workflows
• Technical Reporting: Document system architectures, test methodologies, and evaluation results. Present findings and actionable recommendations to MDA stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify capability gaps within current M&S frameworks and propose innovative engineering solutions to enhance simulation fidelity and analysis speed.
• Requirements Development: Develop system and application requirements IAW MIL-STD-961.

Job Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline
• 5+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering,
• systems architecture, or business process automation, preferably within the Department of Defense (DoD) or MDA.
• Active Secret security clearance
• Proven experience working with Modeling & Simulation (M&S) tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Proven experience analyzing business processes or daily operations to recommend software automation systems or data management tools.
• Strong capabilities in data analytics, data structure analysis, and data visualization.
• Experience developing CONOPS, requirements, and test cases.
• Strong technical writing, reporting, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently while delivering high-quality solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior management or team leadership experience.

Proven experience with Service Now, Jira administration, Confluence, and SharePoint.

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Huntsville, AL

Travel: yes, 0-10%

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, 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.

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.