Torch is seeking a mechanical engineer with technical project leadership experience to support and lead design efforts for multiple platforms including aviation, ground, and weapon systems. Applicant should have first-hand experience with designing MIL-STD compliant systems and components and/or modifications to existing DoD systems. The selected candidate will be responsible for the design and evaluation of complex mechanical and electro-mechanical system, subsystems, and components; interfacing with other members of the design team and government customers to ensure program success; preparation of design specification, analyses, and recommendations for presentation in any project technical interchanges/preliminary design reviews/critical design reviews/fabrication readiness reviews/physical configuration audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient, cost-effective, and functional mechanical designs using tools such as SolidWorks, SolidWorks Simulation, and MATLAB.
• Lead other mechanical engineers and oversee design process for specific programs.
• Develop, up to and including, Level III technical data packages for novel mechanical and/or electromechanical designs.
• Provide mechanical engineering support in potential re-engineering tasks and support modification work orders and/or engineering change proposals.
• Generation of engineering reports to support engineering analysis to include finite element analyses for structural, thermal, vibration, flow, and multi-physics models.
• Contribute to proposal efforts as needed to build customer base.

• B.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited university is required.
• A minimum of 10 years related experience is required.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks CAD design and analysis software.
• Applicant should have or be able to obtain a SECRET Clearance.
• Previous technical leadership experience is required.
• Experience relating to system of systems design.
• Experience with complex structural assemblies / weldments.
• Experience with electromechanical systems

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Product Realization
• Proficiency with SolidWorks Simulation or comparable Finite Element Analysis software.
• Experience with hydraulic system design
• Experience with power/controls systems design
• Background working with Enterprise Product Data Management tool.
• Background with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5-2009.
• Experience working and designing with composite materials as well as an additive manufacturing background would be a plus.

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: No

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.

Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.