[Hiring] Subject Matter Expert Radar Systems Design Engineer @Torch Technologies, Inc.

Role Description

Torch Technologies is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Radar Systems Design Engineer to support advanced defense and engineering programs. This role involves performing system-level evaluations and contributing to mission-critical test execution in a fast-paced, technical environment. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges.

• Reviewing plans and reports to ensure system and software operations comply with requirements and design specifications.
• Perform system-level analysis to identify performance issues and optimization opportunities.
• Performing detailed performance analyses, generating actionable insights, and recommending architectural or algorithmic improvements.
• Translate technical requirements into test cases for live-fire or simulation environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve system performance and reliability.
• Support troubleshooting efforts across distributed systems and infrastructure.
• Assist in planning and engineering tasks to meet program deadlines.
• Provide strategic technical direction and oversight during weekly Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings with vendors to ensure design alignment and milestone adherence.
• Advise on the technical agenda items during weekly Test Planning meetings with the project office, ensuring test objectives are comprehensive and program goals are met.
• Advise as technical authority at Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) with vendors, resolving complex engineering conflicts and driving design maturity.
• Participate in engineering and record testing at Army test facilities, which may include Yuma Proving Grounds (YPG) and White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), providing real-time technical evaluation and on-site decision-making.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 15+ years of progressively complex software engineering experience.
• A proven track record of designing and deploying complex radar/sensor systems; recognized expertise in the full system lifecycle.
• Ability to communicate directly to senior leadership at times and influence vendor technical roadmaps.
• Extensive experience supporting large-scale system testing, validation, and verification in ruggedized Army environments.
• Candidate must currently possess a DoW SECRET clearance.

Benefits

• Stable and professional work environment.
• Competitive salary.
• 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.
• Holidays.