Systems Engineer -TOC

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Torch Technologies is seeking a high-performing Systems Engineer to join a team delivering the Missile Defense System. The role focuses on MBSE, requirements engineering, and modernizing engineering processes within the MDA Enterprise Reference Architecture.

Qualified candidates will support model building in Cameo, traceability, and technical reviews, collaborating across organizations while maintaining a secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering, STEM, or related discipline.
• Experience with MBSE, requirements engineering, and model-based tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering analyses, requirements, and trade studies.
• Assist with building and updating system models in Cameo for a Government Reference Architecture (GRA).
• Support requirements development and traceability using MBSE tools.
• Participate in technical reviews and working sessions.
• Participate in meetings and working sessions with other organizations within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
• Assist with configuration management of the GRA as updates are incorporated and models are added.
• Support technical briefings and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, stakeholders, and senior leaders.

Skills

MBSE concepts

Requirements engineering

Systems thinking

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical/engineering discipline

Tools

Cameo

MagicDraw

Job description

life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), relocation assistance

Aug 19, 2026

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 is seeking a high-performing Systems Engineer to join a team leading the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA's) digital transformation initiative to deliver capabilities for the Missile Defense System at the speed and scale necessary to support our National Defense Strategy. As a member of the transformation team, you will contribute to the modernization of Systems Engineering processes, tools, and products across the Agency, with a focus on Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), requirements engineering, and the development and advancement of the MDA Enterprise Government Reference Architecture (GRA). The mission includes replacing outdated, document-heavy workflows with a dynamic digital engineering ecosystem with automated, traceable, and dynamic digital solutions to promote real-time collaboration, automated documentation, and enhanced agility across the Agency.

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

• Support engineering analyses, requirements, and trade studies.
• Assist with building and updating system models in Cameo for a Government Reference Architecture (GRA).
• Support requirements development and traceability using MBSE tools.
• Participate in technical reviews and working sessions.
• Participate in meetings and working sessions with other organizations within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
• Assist with configuration management of the GRA as updates are incorporated and models are added.
• Support technical briefings and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, stakeholders, and senior leaders.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical, engineering, STEM, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience or demonstrated academic/project experience in Systems Engineering, requirements engineering, MBSE, or a related technical discipline
• Familiarity with systems thinking and the ability to perform detailed analysis and organize complex information
• Experience gathering, analyzing, and translating stakeholder needs into structured, actionable requirements or solutions
• Familiarity with MBSE concepts and tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders while also being able to self-start and work independently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in missile defense, preferable with the Missile Defense System or other large scale DoW Systems-of-Systems (SoS)
• A degree, certificate, or coursework in Systems Engineering from an accredited university or institution
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Cameo/MagicDraw, requirements modeling, and requirements traceability
• Knowledge of digital engineering transformation tools, methodologies, and implementation strategies
• Formal training and/or experience with Systems Engineering standards and practices such as the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook, the Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge, and ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288
• Experience with technical tools, programming, data organization, or other disciplines that support digital engineering
• Comprehensive knowledge of requirements engineering, traceability frameworks, and full system life cycle engineering methodologies

Schedule:

TOC

Travel:

Yes, 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, 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.

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