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Lead Senior Systems Design Engineer

Torch Technologies


Job Location:

Huntsville, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 30 August 2026 (12 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 nations 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 highly experienced Lead Senior Systems Design Engineer to lead and contribute to the architectural design development and integration of complex systems for defense and aerospace applications. This role involves significant technical leadership strategic planning and the application of advanced engineering principles across the system lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Lead the conceptualization design and architecture of complex systems subsystems and components ensuring alignment with program requirements mission objectives and technical constraints.
  • Conduct in-depth system analysis trade studies and requirements decomposition to optimize system performance cost and schedule.
  • Develop and maintain system specifications interface control documents and design documentation ensuring rigorous adherence to engineering standards and processes.
  • Perform advanced modeling simulation and analysis to predict system behavior evaluate performance and identify potential design issues.
  • Guide and mentor junior engineers providing technical expertise and oversight on design activities problem-solving and best practices.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including software hardware test and operations to ensure seamless integration and verification of system designs.
  • Lead technical reviews design discussions and presentations to internal and external stakeholders articulating design rationale and addressing technical concerns.
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the system design and development lifecycle.
  • Contribute to proposals white papers and research initiatives demonstrating thought leadership and innovation in systems design.
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies industry trends and best practices in systems engineering and apply them to ongoing projects.


Job Qualifications::

  • US Citizenship
  • Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Computer Science or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. Masters or Ph.D. preferred.
  • Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in systems design architecture and integration for complex systems preferably in defense aerospace or a related high-tech industry.
  • Demonstrated expertise in applying systems engineering principles across the full system lifecycle including requirements definition design development integration test and deployment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
  • Proven leadership abilities including experience leading technical teams mentoring junior engineers and driving successful project outcomes.
  • Experience with various system architectures (e.g. open architectures distributed systems) and associated design considerations.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance Top Secret/SCI.

Schedule:M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Customer- site

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.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC


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Founded in October 2002, Torch Technologies, Inc. (Torch) is a 100% employee-owned business dedicated to quality technical services, competitive costs and ethical business practices. Torch is headquartered in Huntsville, AL, with employee owners in various technical offices throughout ... View more

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