[Hiring] Subject Matter Expert (SME) Human Machine Interface (HMI) @Torch Technologies, Inc.

Role Description

Torch is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Human Machine Interface (HMI) to provide senior-level technical leadership supporting system architecture, integration, modernization, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) strategy. This role is reserved for a highly experienced engineering professional (30+ years of progressive experience) with deep domain authority in management systems and advanced HMI design principles. The incumbent will be leveraged for high-impact, complex, and mission-critical assignments requiring expert-level systems knowledge, cross-functional leadership, and independent technical judgment.

This is a Temporary-On-Call (TOC) position supporting surge capacity, specialized, under no circumstances may a TOC employee exceed 900 total hours annually, regardless of business demand.

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for management system architecture, design standards, and system integration within the Western Region.
• Provide SME support and technical insight to complex engineering design efforts involving multi-system coordination and enterprise-level integration.
• Advise leadership on system strategy, modernization roadmaps, risk mitigation, and reliability improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of critical system performance issues.
• Mentor and provide technical direction to engineers and cross-functional technical teams.
• Contribute to long-term system planning and infrastructure resilience initiatives.
• Provide surge support for high-priority capital programs and mission-critical system initiatives.
• Recognized subject matter expertise within HMI system design and integration.
• Ability to operate autonomously on highly complex technical assignments.
• Strategic engineering influence across programs and regions.
• Advanced problem-solving in ambiguous, high-impact environments.
• Proven ability to guide technical standards and influence engineering best practices.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, or related discipline).
• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience in system design, integration, or infrastructure engineering.
• Demonstrated SME-level expertise in management systems and enterprise-level integration.
• Extensive experience leading complex technical initiatives.
• Exceptional analytical, systems-thinking, and technical communication skills.
• Experience advising executive or senior leadership on system strategy.
• Must have an active secret clearance.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to software quality and mission assurance.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in team-based environments.
• Adaptability across multiple programs and technical domains.

Benefits

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