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Missile Defense Systems Engineer/Analyst

Torch TechnologiesHuntsville, ALPosted Sep 16, 2026 · open 40 days

Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026

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U.S. citizenship required
Only U.S. citizens can be hired for this role.
Secret clearance
An active clearance is required to start.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Experience or training can stand in for the degree.
Travel up to 10%
The share of time spent travelling, as the posting states it.
No relocation assistance
The posting says relocation isn't offered.

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, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a motivated and experienced Missile Defense Systems Engineer/Analyst to join an established and highly-respected team supporting missile defense research, development, test and evaluation on Redstone Arsenal. This position involves advanced technology projects conducted at the Torch-led Collaborative Test and Evaluation Center (CTEC). The mission of the CTEC is to provide the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) Directorate with independent, government-owned, modeling, simulation, and evidence-based assessments for future C2BMC software builds. The selected candidate will perform a wide range of technical duties involving computer-based modeling and simulation, algorithm testing, data generation, and analysis

As a Missile Defense Systems Engineer/Analyst, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

  • Evaluating active/passive sensor performance, data fusion, multi-sensor tracking and target discrimination algorithms, system-level command and control algorithms, and missile defense battle management techniques.

  • Developing and evaluating advanced prototypes, evaluating third-party algorithms, planning and conducting missile defense survivability assessments, and planning and conducting exploratory studies to identify, characterize, and assess mission gaps.

  • Coordinating with Government/Contractor Program Managers, prime development contractors, and external stakeholders and customers to identify and solve missile defense challenges and opportunities.

  • Presenting complex technical information and analysis to diverse audiences.

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship

  • B.S. Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, a related field, or equivalent experience

  • 5+ years of relevant experience

  • Active Secret clearance

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied in professional settings

  • Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-focused environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • M.S. Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, a related field, or equivalent experience

  • Experience with computer modeling and simulation for Radiofrequency (RF) and/or Electro-optical and Infrared (EO/IR) systems

  • Proven experience in algorithm evaluation, target tracking, and trajectory estimation

  • Experience analyzing RF and/or EO/IR target signatures

  • Experience analyzing command and control systems

  • Strong teamwork skills and a sense of humor

Be a part of a vital team helping ensure the United States can defeat current and future foreign missile threats!

Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Onsite, Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama
Travel: 0–10%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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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, 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.

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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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.

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Job Details
Location
Huntsville, AL
Type
Full-time
Experience
5+ years
Posted
Sep 16, 2026
Required Skills
Modeling and SimulationAlgorithm TestingData GenerationData AnalysisSensor Performance EvaluationData FusionMulti-Sensor TrackingTarget Discrimination AlgorithmsCommand and Control AlgorithmsBattle Management TechniquesMissile Defense
Preferred Skills
RF SystemsEO/IR SystemsAlgorithm EvaluationTarget TrackingTrajectory EstimationRF Target SignaturesEO/IR Target SignaturesCommand and Control Systems
Benefits
  • 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
  • holidays

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