Senior Systems Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.

Systems Engineer leading the Missile Defense Agency's digital transformation for the Missile Defense System. Responsible for modernizing engineering processes, tools, and products to support national defense.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $149,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive Systems Engineering expertise with a focus on modernization strategies, technical collaboration, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to analyze complex systems and communicate effectively with senior leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Systems Engineering ExperienceModel Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Active DoW Security ClearanceBachelor’s Degree in STEMExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringEngineering AnalysisTrade StudiesTechnical ReviewsSystems ThinkingBest Practices EstablishmentDetailed Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringSelf-StarterAdaptabilityTeam Culture

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipActive DoW Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Department of War (DoW)MDA StrategiesEngineering ModernizationTechnical Interchange MeetingsAgilityTraceability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct or contribute to engineering analyses and trade studies and provide recommendations supported by results and engineering experience.
Develop systems engineering modernization strategies and implementation plans.
Participate in technical interchange meetings with stakeholders and provide technical reviews of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) data.
Foster real-time, multi-user collaboration across engineering teams and stakeholders.
Analyze Department of War (DoW) and MDA strategies, plans, policies, and processes and collaborate with senior leadership, technical teams, and stakeholders to ensure alignment.
Promote efficiency, agility, and traceability in fast-paced engineering environments.
Participate in the preparation and presentation of briefings to senior leaders.
Collaborate with diverse groups and joint initiatives and work in highly adaptive environments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field
10+ years applicable, progressively complex, Systems Engineering experience
Active DoW security clearance at the SECRET or higher level
Clear grasp of systems thinking, but capable of performing detailed analysis
Proven experience in establishing, mentoring, and driving Systems Engineering best practices across organizations
Transformation minded and growth oriented
Work well in a team culture which prioritizes collaboration, mutual respect, and mission success, but also able to self-start and work independently.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including executive-level communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to senior leadership.

Benefits

Comp & perks

ESOP participation
401(k) match
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
holidays