Systems Design Engineer 5

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Job Title

Systems Design Engineer 5

Location

Alabama - Redstone Arsenal - Huntsville, AL 35808 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies is seeking a high-impact leader to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Director's digital transformation initiative. This role will drive the modernization of systems engineering processes, tools, and products across the Agency, with a focus on developing and advancing the Government Reference Architecture-a cloud-based framework for collaborative software development, testing, and integration. The mission is to replace outdated workflows with a dynamic digital ecosystem that promotes real-time collaboration, automated documentation, and enhanced agility in MDA's engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the MDA Government Reference Architecture.
• Modernize systems engineering processes, tools, and products to support agency-wide digital transformation goals.
• Enable role-based tools and user-specific interfaces for enterprise-wide accessibility.
• Drive adoption of cloud-based, collaborative platforms for software development and integration.
• Replace document-heavy workflows with automated, traceable, and dynamic digital solutions.
• Foster real-time, multi-user collaboration across engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Promote efficiency, agility, and traceability in fast-paced engineering environments.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, technical teams, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Job Requirements

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience. 10 or more years applicable progressively complex systems design engineering experience OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience. 13 or more years applicable progressively complex systems design engineering experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in STEM field and 12+ years of full-time professional experience.
• Background with the Missile Defense Agency and/or other large scale DoD systems-of-systems
• Mastery of digital engineering transformation tools, methodologies, and implementation strategies
• Advanced software architecture and development expertise with coding proficiency
• Expert-level systems modeling and MBSE toolset implementation and training capabilities
• Program-level management experience
• Formal training in INCOSE or equivalent Systems Engineering standards and practices
• Advanced analytical expertise with ability to lead complex technical documentation reviews and assessments
• Proven leadership in establishing, mentoring, and driving systems engineering best practices across organizations
• Expert-level ability to architect and implement Reference Architecture integration strategies in complex SoS environments
• Comprehensive mastery of requirements engineering, traceability frameworks, and full lifecycle management methodologies
• Executive-level communication skills with ability to present complex technical concepts to senior leadership

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Security Clearance : Secret

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Customer Site. Huntsville, AL.

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

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