Senior Systems Engineer– PAC-Missile Systems; IV&V​/Test & Analysis

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Huntsville, ALtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
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** 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 nation’s 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!
** This is Contingent Upon Funding Award!!
** Torch Technologies Inc., is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with deep experience supporting the MIM-104 Patriot PAC-3 missile program to lead and execute Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V), system analysis, and test activities. This role is ideal for a candidate who has directly supported PAC-3 missile software, system integration, and flight test efforts and can provide immediate impact in a high-visibility defense program.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Lead and support IV&V efforts for PAC-3 missile software and system components across multiple Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCIs).
* Analyze missile system performance and verify requirements through test execution and data-driven assessment.
* Participate in and support Format Qualification Tests (FQTs), validating requirement success criteria using Python and MATLAB-based analysis.
* Conduct detailed flight test analysis, including data reconstruction and support to Joint Analysis Team (JAT) quick-look reporting.
* Evaluate and adjudicate software and system-level findings, including assessing operational and schedule impacts.
* Review and approve engineering changes (e.g., PCRs, RCRs) as part of engineering review boards.
* Provide technical leadership in design reviews, test readiness reviews, and integrated product team (IPT) activities.
* Interface with government stakeholders and program leadership to communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations.
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* Required Qualifications:

*** US Citizenship.
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or related field).
* 8+ years of systems engineering experience within DoD or aerospace programs.
* Direct experience supporting PAC-3 missile systems (IV&V, software validation, test, or system engineering).
* Strong background in system verification, validation, and test execution.
* Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python and MATLAB.
* Experience working with system requirements, engineering documentation, and change control processes.
* Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
* Must have an active current security clearance.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Experience in PAC-3 IV&V leadership roles or missile analysis teams.
* Background supporting flight test events and post-flight data analysis.
* Familiarity with Software Review Boards (SRBs), Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), or similar governance structures.
* Prior experience briefing senior government or program leadership.
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* Schedule:

** M-F; 8-5
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* Work Location:

** Customer- site
** Travel:
** Yes, 20%
** Relocation Assistance Available:
** No**#LI-TS1
**** 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.

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