Systems Design Engineer 5
Torch Technologies, Inc
- Huntsville, AL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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
- 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