Systems Design Engineer 5

Torch Technologies is seeking a high-impact leader to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Directors digital transformation initiative. This role will drive the modernization of systems engineering processes tools and products across the Agency with a focus on developing and advancing the Government Reference Architecturea cloud-based framework for collaborative software development testing and integration. The mission is to replace outdated workflows with a dynamic digital ecosystem that promotes real-time collaboration automated documentation and enhanced agility in MDAs engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the MDA Government Reference Architecture.
• Modernize systems engineering processes tools and products to support agency-wide digital transformation goals.
• Enable role-based tools and user-specific interfaces for enterprise-wide accessibility.
• Drive adoption of cloud-based collaborative platforms for software development and integration.
• Replace document-heavy workflows with automated traceable and dynamic digital solutions.
• Foster real-time multi-user collaboration across engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Promote efficiency agility and traceability in fast-paced engineering environments.
• Collaborate with senior leadership technical teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

• Masters Degree in Computer Science a related field or equivalent experience with 10 or more years applicable progressively complex systems design engineering experience
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science a related field or equivalent experience with 13 or more years applicable progressively complex systems design engineering experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in STEM field and 12 years of full-time professional experience.
• Background with the Missile Defense Agency and/or other large scale DoD systems-of-systems
• Mastery of digital engineering transformation tools methodologies and implementation strategies
• Advanced software architecture and development expertise with coding proficiency
• Expert-level systems modeling and MBSE toolset implementation and training capabilities
• Program-level management experience
• Formal training in INCOSE or equivalent Systems Engineering standards and practices
• Advanced analytical expertise with ability to lead complex technical documentation reviews and assessments
• Proven leadership in establishing mentoring and driving systems engineering best practices across organizations
• Expert-level ability to architect and implement Reference Architecture integration strategies in complex SoS environments
• Comprehensive mastery of requirements engineering traceability frameworks and full lifecycle management methodologies
• Executive-level communication skills with ability to present complex technical concepts to senior leadership

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Job Type:Regular Full-time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule:M-F; 8-5

Work Location:Customer Site. Huntsville AL.

Travel: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 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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