Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

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 an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design, development, and testing of complex electronic systems for defense and aerospace applications. This role supports a multidisciplinary engineering environment focused on delivering innovative and reliable hardware solutions for mission-critical systems.

As an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Design, simulate, analyze, and test analog and digital electronic circuits, including power supplies, sensor interfaces, and control systems.

• Develop detailed hardware specifications, schematics, and PCB layouts using industry-standard CAD tools.

• Perform component selection, including identifying obsolescence risks and proposing alternative solutions.

• Conduct hardware bring-up, debugging, and verification activities, including development of test plans and procedures.

• Participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle, from concept definition through production support.

• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration and functionality.

• Generate technical documentation, including design documents, test reports, and manufacturing instructions.

• Support proposal efforts by contributing technical content and cost estimates for hardware development.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical hardware design and development.

• Active security clearance required (must be able to maintain).

• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or similar technical engineering environments.

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

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or Eagle.

• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles, including signal integrity and power integrity.

• Experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, and embedded systems.

• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers for testing and debugging.

• Familiarity with EMI/EMC design considerations and testing.

• Experience supporting DoD or Federal programs and familiarity with related standards and practices.

• Strong technical documentation, briefing, and reporting experience.

• Advanced degree in a relevant field or additional certifications is a plus.

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: On-Site, Huntsville, Alabama

Travel: Yes, 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 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. 

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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. 

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