Chief Engineer

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Job Title

Chief Engineer

Location

Alabama - Huntsville - Huntsville, AL 35802 US (Primary)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Engineer to provide senior-level technical leadership, advisory support, and engineering expertise to Government stakeholders across the full lifecycle of space control systems. This position plays a critical role in test planning, system integration, operational support, and capability development for highly classified ground, space, and C2 systems.

Responsibilities:

• Advise and assist the Government on Developmental and Operational Testing (DT/OT), including test planning, documentation, execution, and data analysis
• Coordinate and oversee system-level test integration and related activities
• Provide engineering and analytical support to developmental and operational space units
• Support mission planning, mission protection, and anomaly resolution efforts
• Contribute to post-mission analysis, reporting, and lessons learned
• Assist with data and signal collection, processing, storage, and analysis to inform operations and future developments
• Guide architecture development and assess capability limitations in space situational awareness systems
• Lead and coordinate technical design reviews, audits, and program documentation updates

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. 13or more years applicable progressively complex systems design engineering experience,
• Demonstrated expertise in classified space control systems, including space, ground, and C2 (concepts, development, build, and test)
• Proven experience maturing technologies through all Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs)
• Strong background in architecture design and technical requirements development
• In-depth knowledge of space situational awareness capabilities and limitations
• Broad expertise in systems engineering and program management, especially for information operations, space, and airborne systems
• Hands-on experience in space system design, integration, testing, and operations
• Familiarity with multiple space control technologies including optical sensors, radar, SIGINT, electronic support, and communications
• Deep understanding of the space control mission area and operational context
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage ACAT-like program documentation
• Proven knowledge of ground system engineering, including design, development, integration, and testing
• Skilled in organizing and leading system-level design reviews and technical audits
• Active TS, SCI eligible, willing to take a CI Polygraph

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Job Type:Regular, Fulltime

Security Clearance:TS/SCI, with Poly

Schedule:Mon-Fri 8-5

Work Location:Huntsville, Alabama

Travel:Yes, 20-30%

Relocation Assistance Available:No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:Yes

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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