Senior Test Engineer​/Analyst

Torch Technologies is a 100% employee‑owned, Certified Great Place To Work and 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, supporting the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission is "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom".

This position supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Test Analysis and Reporting mission by leading complex testing efforts, developing analytical strategies, and providing strategic insights to improve system readiness and performance.

• Serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting Missile Defense System (MDS) test analysis and evaluation activities.
• Lead and architect analytical efforts across the full testing lifecycle, including pre‑mission planning, real‑time test support, and post‑mission analysis.
• Develop predictive modeling strategies and analytical approaches to support mission objectives and test readiness.
• Direct complex evaluations of flight, ground, and simulation‑based test data to assess system performance.
• Analyze large, multi‑source data sets to identify system vulnerabilities, performance trends, and areas for improvement.
• Design and optimize data processing workflows, analytical methods, and automated visualization solutions.
• Develop executive‑level reports, briefings, and technical documentation for senior government and military stakeholders.
• Author, review, and defend test planning documents, readiness assessments, and performance reports.
• Provide technical recommendations and support continuous process improvements across test programs.
• Communicate complex technical findings and analysis to senior leadership, customers, and program stakeholders.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid‑level analysts and engineers.
• Support the development of team processes, standards, and best practices for test analysis.

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or another technical discipline, plus 8 years of professional experience supporting DoD systems testing, engineering analysis, data analysis, or related technical fields; OR
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or another technical discipline, plus 10 years of professional experience supporting DoD systems testing, engineering analysis, data analysis, or related technical fields.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOW Secret level clearance.
• Experience leading complex technical analyses and evaluating system‑level performance.
• Demonstrated expertise in systems‑level thinking, interoperability analysis, and troubleshooting complex systems.
• Ability to develop technical strategies, analytical approaches, and recommendations for mission‑critical activities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present and defend technical findings to senior leadership and government stakeholders.

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or Missile Defense System (MDS) programs.
• Experience with flight testing, ground testing, simulation environments, or test evaluation activities.
• Top Secret clearance eligibility.
• Experience developing automated data pipelines, advanced visualization dashboards, or analytical tools.
• Experience mentoring technical teams and leading engineering efforts.

M-F; 8-5

Onsite, Huntsville, Alabama

Yes, up to 10%

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Torch Technologies offers a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts, Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

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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