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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 Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Analyst to join our team and provide hands-on analytical support to Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs focused on evaluating and assessing Missile Defense System (MDS) capabilities. This position supports Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) simulation data analysis for Ground Test (GT) events, Continuous Developmental Integration (CDI) activities, and MDS Flight Tests, with emphasis on MDA's distributed software simulation framework (OSF).

As a Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Analyst, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Provide Modeling & Simulation framework analysis support for CDI activities, Ground Test events, and Flight Tests.

• Perform analysis of current and future capabilities within the OSF environment.

• Review and analyze test data to identify, detect, and troubleshoot issues related to simulation performance and accuracy.

• Conduct verification and validation analysis to ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across test events.

• Develop and execute Python-based tools to support modeling, simulation, and data analysis activities.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of analysts and engineers to support execution of test simulation campaigns.

• Document and communicate technical analysis results to government stakeholders and cross-functional program teams.

• Support distributed simulation environments and assist in ensuring alignment of HWIL architectures and system performance assessments.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline from an accredited university.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in modeling & simulation, data analysis, systems engineering, or a related technical field.

• Active Secret security clearance

• Familiarity with Python scripting for data analysis and automation.

• Understanding of Linux-based environments.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and presentation abilities.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment with Government, Prime Contractor, and Supporting Contractor personnel.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Ground Test CONOPS.

• Experience with Objective Simulation Framework (OSF).

• Understanding of Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) architectures, including SMHR, signatures, environment modeling, and truth presentation.

• Familiarity with Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) adapters and/or Ground Test Integrated System Simulation (GTISS) adapters.

• Experience with Python data analysis libraries such as Pandas and NumPy.

• Exposure to NSITE environments or similar test and simulation frameworks.

• Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts and applications.

• Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and distributed computing environments.

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Grafana, Tableau, or Power BI.

Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Onsite, Redstone Arsenal
Travel: 0-10%
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 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to HR@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.