Mechanical Engineer 3

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Job Title

Mechanical Engineer 3

Location

Alabama - Huntsville - Huntsville, AL 35802 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch is seeking a Mechanical Engineer that will provide technical and operational expertise for complex defense-related projects, ensuring alignment with programmatic guidelines, schedule, and budget requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, modify and evaluate mechanical and electromechanical components, systems and sub-systems for innovative weapons and targeting systems.
• Prepare design specifications, analyze and make recommendations for presentation and approval.
• Lead technical and operational efforts for project/mission execution in alignment with program objectives.
• Define, generate, and review project requirements documentation.
• Conduct technical studies to refine and validate project requirements.
• Coordinate with resource managers and supervisors to secure necessary reviews and approvals.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful delivery.
• Support integration and testing of missile systems and subsystems, including hardware and software development.
• Provide oversight for platform integration teams handling mechanical, electrical, and interface design activities.
• Contribute to missile buildup, live-fire testing, and delivery programs as assigned.
• Participate in failure review boards and phase-down analyses to drive improvements for future missions.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5 years applicable mechanical engineering experience.
• Proven experience leading complex defense or aerospace projects.
• Strong understanding of project management principles (scope, schedule, budget).
• Experience coordinating multi-discipline engineering teams.
• Ability to develop and interpret technical requirements documentation.
• Experience with missile systems, platforms, or related defense programs.
• Experience with integration, test, and evaluation processes for weapon systems.
• Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mathematics degree is preferred.
• Prior experience supporting and/or leading government engineering initiatives or IPTs.
• Prior experience with budget management for government and customer programs.
• Experience with component fabrication.

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: 0-20%

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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