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MDS Architecture Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), relocation assistance

Sep 16, 2025
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 with over 1200 employee-owners. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. 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 looking for a talented MDS Architecture Engineer to join our team! In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency's Advanced Architectures Design (MDA/CAD) office working to define the future of Missile Defense through development, analysis, and communication of future Regional Missile Defense Architectures. As contract support, you will also be responsible for coordinating and assisting the development of joint architectures addressing regional missile defense against ballistic, hypersonic and cruise missile threats to protect Warfighters and allies. As a MDS Architecture Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to: Conceptualizes, models, and guides the logical design and development of systems architectures, and defines key systems capabilities and performance requirements Develop and coordinate comprehensive regional missile defense courses of action (COA) for future architectures to defeat evolving threats. Prepare and deliver briefings and supporting data in support of ARPs. Assist with identifying, defining, and prioritizing missile defense architecture gaps, challenges, needs, opportunities, and potential system mitigations. Develop regional missile defense Blue Force and Red Force laydowns as well as intel-informed raid scenarios using a pacing threat set. Develop measures of effectiveness and architecture needs statements and coordinate iterative analysis on these architectures. Analyze and document performance of architecture options and future concepts implemented in these scenarios. Assist in the development of top-level architecture needs documentation to support requirements development as well the acquisition of new capabilities and prototypes. Develop and review technical memorandums, white papers, and briefings supporting findings and conclusions of analyses. Support working groups and technical interchange meetings to coordinate across the community a variety of topics to include: Future concepts, architecture needs, and data exchange. Provide regular input in support of government leadership to reports and weekly charts involving task status, action item tracking, risks, and schedule. Plan and execute projects involving prime contractors, other MDA offices, and FFRDC/UARC partners. Support the evaluation of future architecture elements and technology enablers that support ballistic, hypersonic and cruise missile defense. Job Requirements U.S. Citizenship Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, a related field 8+ years of experience Active Secret Clearance Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) Able to work independently and/or lead teams to analyze and resolve problems Preferred Qualifications 7+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD programs/projects Working knowledge of Missile Defense Systems (MDS) components, architectures and concepts Familiarity and past experience with MDA and/or other complex MDS Elements Working knowledge of Systems Engineering processes including Model-Based Systems Engineering and Digital Engineering strategies Experience in a military operational environment Work independently, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast-paced, dynamic environment Ability to self-manage and initiate within team structure Ability to decompose complex problems into actionable elements Ability to coordinate efforts in a timely manner across multiple organizations Ability to present complex information and concepts to leaders at various levels Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance Preferred Navy veteran that held a position such as an Aegis Weapon System EDO or Joint Interface Control Officer, or alternatively an Army/Air Force veteran that understands MDS Elements such as THAAD/LTAMDS/Sentinel/ PATRIOT/GMD 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 #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 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. 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 HR@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.