Database Design Engineer 2
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Torch Technologies is seeking a highly analytical and mathematically mature Apprentice Database Design Engineer to join our growing AI/ML team supporting advanced missile simulation test planning and defense system optimization. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn directly under a lead mathematician and AI engineer working at the intersection of machine learning system modeling and formal analysis. Candidates will focus on understanding data structures modeling assumptions and building explainable and reliable AI systems for complex environments. Ideal applicants are rigorous thinkers who approach problems with precision and creativity using mathematics machine learning and statistical methods.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assists in providing technical expertise for database design implementation information storage and retrieval data flow and analysis.
- Responsible for developing a database structure that fits into the overall system and design.
- Collaborate with the lead engineer to develop and analyze machine learning models for simulation planning and optimization.
- Investigate model behavior identify failure modes and propose theoretically grounded improvements.
- Develop and apply modeling and measuring techniques using mathematical statistical and machine learning methods.
- Creatively explore and manipulate large structured and unstructured datasets to discover multiple solution pathways.
- Write clean well-documented Python code to support training pipelines model evaluation and analysis tools.
- Read and interpret academic papers and formal specifications reproducing results as necessary.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure integration and connectivity across databases and systems.
- Communicate findings through clear user-friendly reports and creative storytelling that is broadly understandable.
- Think critically about system structure data dependencies and modeling assumptions.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree and 2years of experience
- Active DoD secret clearance is required
- Strong grasp of logic proof techniques and mathematical abstraction.
- Basic proficiency in Python and a strong interest in machine learning and data analysis workflows.
- Willingness to learn ML frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
- Ability to think clearly about system design modeling assumptions and data dependencies.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity long-form problem solving and independent technical research.
- Excellent communication skills capable of expressing complex technical ideas precisely in writing and speech.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience working with structured data scientific computing physics engines or symbolic systems.
- Interest in explainable AI interpretable modeling or low-level model debugging techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to self-teach advanced topics and synthesize ideas from diverse fields.
- Passion for rigorous thinking and solving complex real-world problems.
- Experience creating user-friendly reports using databases programs and custom scripts.
U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes
Job Type:Regular Full-time
Security Clearance:Secret
Schedule:M-F; 8-5
Work Location: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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