Senior Automated Test System Architect

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!

Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Automated Test System Architect to join our team and serve as the Lead Architect for a modular Automated PXI-Based Test System. This role provides technical leadership across a multidisciplinary team, translating complex test requirements into scalable, modular, and maintainable automated test architectures aligned with MOSA principles.

As a Senior Automated Test System Architect , your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

Lead the architecture, design, and development of a modular PXI-based Automated Test System (ATS), including interconnects and cables

Translate Unit Under Test (UUT) requirements, including inputs, outputs, functions, and interfaces, into executable test architectures

Develop self-test and system health monitoring architectures

Evaluate, down-select, and integrate COTS instrumentation, switching systems, power systems, and interconnect solutions

Define and implement Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs) to support long-term sustainment and software portability

Oversee system verification and validation activities, including requirements traceability and test coverage

Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across electrical, software, mechanical, and test engineering domains

Ensure alignment with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) requirements and open architecture principles

Contribute to system safety analyses and ensure compliance with applicable safety standards

Interface with customers and stakeholders to communicate architecture decisions, risks, and technical trade studies

Support system integration, troubleshooting, and system-level debugging efforts

Qualifications:

U.S. Citizenship Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
8+ years of relevant experience in automated test systems, electrical engineering, or systems engineering

Ability to obtain and maintain an active secret clearance.

Experience developing automated test systems

Experience with Unit Under Test (UUT) testing in defense environments

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Ability to work independently and lead in a team environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience working in defense, aerospace, or engineering environments

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

Experience supporting DoD or Federal programs

Programming or software experience with C#, LabVIEW, or NI Test Stand Experience  integrating software and hardware in automated test environments

Experience with PXI/PXIe architectures and high-performance switching systems

Experience with ATE interconnect solutions

Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools

Experience working with cross-functional teams and leading technical efforts

Schedule : M-F; 8-5

Work Location :
Torch site, Huntsville, Alabama Travel : 0–10%
Relocation Assistance Available :
No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract :
Yes#LI-DK1

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…