Structures 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 a Structures Engineer to join our team and support a critical government program office by providing technical oversight of OEM structural testing activities and ensuring the integrity, compliance, and airworthiness of advanced aerospace systems.

As a Structures Engineer, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Provide technical oversight and evaluation of OEM structural test plans, procedures, and schedules to ensure compliance with government requirements

• Analyze structural test data and independently assess results, preparing briefings, reports, and risk assessments for program leadership

• Collaborate with government engineers, OEMs, and cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to resolve technical challenges and ensure program alignment

• Develop and review technical documentation including test evaluations, system procedures, and engineering assessments

• Support structural testing activities by witnessing static, dynamic, and fatigue tests and ensuring adherence to approved methodologies

• Engage with stakeholders and leadership through technical working groups, providing subject matter expertise and guidance on structural systems

• Identify technical risks related to airframe structures and develop mitigation strategies to support program execution and airworthiness certification

• Support program execution through planning, coordination, and Earned Value Management (EVM) responsibilities as a control account manager

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

• 5+ years of relevant experience in aerospace structural engineering or related field

• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level clearance

• Experience supporting structural analysis, test evaluation, and airworthiness or certification activities

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

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working in DoD, federal, or aerospace engineering environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD or Federal programs, particularly Army or aviation programs

• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools and structural analysis methods

• Experience working with cross-functional teams, OEMs, and government stakeholders

• Strong technical documentation, briefing, and reporting experience

• Familiarity with systems engineering, airworthiness certification, and structural test methodologies

• Advanced degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related field; experience with MBSE tools (e.g., 3DX) preferred

Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Onsite, Redstone Arsenal
Travel: Yes, 0-20%
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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