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GNC / Trajectory Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), relocation assistance

Sep 16, 2025
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 with over 1200 employee-owners. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. 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 looking for a talented GNC / Trajectory Engineer to join our team! In this role you will support MDA Targets and Countermeasures program in performing technical analysis and assessment of missile defense targets, specifically in areas of Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC), Modeling & Simulation (M&S), trajectory, and vehicle performance. As a GNC / Trajectory Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to: Develops and applies advanced methods, theories and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and difficult system design requirements and problems requiring the expert application of advanced knowledge Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) office with development of Missile Defense System (MDS) target vehicles Support all aspects of target design, analysis, and test to include requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, analysis, and reporting Technical focus areas include Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC), Modeling and Simulation (M&S), and vehicle performance assessments Assess target vehicle GNC design and performance Generate and analyze target vehicle 6-DoF and 3-DoF trajectory data using industry standard (e.g., TAOS) and in-house developed (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++) tools Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas Utilize knowledge, skills, and experience with missile characteristics, design, and analysis to support engineering activities and data product development Job Requirements U.S. Citizenship Master's Degree or Doctorate in Computer Science, or a related field 12 or more years of applicable progressively complex systems design experience, including hardware/software integration of complex systems Possess/able to obtain Active DoD Secret security clearance Experience working independently and/or leading teams/tasks to analyze and resolve engineering/technical problems Strong understanding of principles of aerodynamics; equations of motion; coordinate systems; vehicle dynamics; guidance, navigation, and control; etc. Experience with missile trajectory analysis to include working in different coordinate frames, endo- and exo-atmospheric behaviors, and identifying key trajectory parameters Proficient with MATLAB and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Strong oral and written communication skills Travel up to 25% of the time Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in STEM field (e.g., physics, engineering, math, etc.) Expereince working on missile defense-related or other DoD programs/projects Familiarity with MDA programs and processes Skilled in use of M&S tools (e.g., TAOS, STK) Experience with missiles, targets, missile defense systems or hypersonic weapons Schedule:M-F; 8-5 Work Location:Customer Site. Huntsville, AL. Travel:up to 25% Relocation Assistance Available:No Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:No #LI-DK1 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.