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Mechanical Fluids Design Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), relocation assistance
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
Sep 17, 2026
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 Mechanical Fluids Design Engineer with a strong background in fluids and controls design. This position will support our Advanced Concepts Engineering (ACE) Technical Development (TD) business unit. The candidate will support design efforts for multiple platforms including aviation, ground, and weapon systems. Applicant will be designing MIL-STD compliant systems and components and/or modifications to existing DoD systems. The selected candidate will be responsible for the design and evaluation of complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, subsystems, and components; interfacing with other members of the design team and government customers to ensure program success; preparation of design specification, analyses, and recommendations for presentation in any project technical interchanges/preliminary design reviews/critical design reviews/fabrication readiness reviews/physical configuration audits. The candidate will be able to see designs through from white paper napkin to fabrication and test on a regular basis. As a Mechanical Fluids Design Engineer, your duties will include, but are not limited to: This position requires a versatile and highly motivated applicant who is adept in multiple areas of a product's design sequence. Develop efficient, cost-effective, and functional mechanical designs using tools such as SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation. Develop complex hydraulic fluid systems designs that would consist of the following: design and integration, schematics, flow paths, pressure/flow analysis, theory of operation, troubleshooting, and design verification, including piping design and pressure/stress calculations in accordance with ASME Standards (B31.3, etc.) Tubing and piping design, sizing, routing, fittings, bend requirements, supports, and installation. Selection and integration of valves, manifolds, regulators, filters, pumps, HPUs, instrumentation, quick-disconnects, and fittings. Design and integration of hydraulic test equipment, test procedures, system interfaces, safety, maintainability, and operator considerations. Create FEA-based structural, Piping, thermal, and flow analyses to validate mechanical and electromechanical designs. Generation of engineering reports to support engineering analysis to include finite element analyses for structural, CFD, thermal, vibration, and multi-physics models. Develop, up to and including, Level III technical data packages for novel mechanical and/or electromechanical designs. Provide mechanical engineering support in potential re-engineering tasks and support modification work orders and/or engineering change proposals. Support the complete production process by collaborating closely with project engineers, fabricators, technical writers, and program managers to ensure successful fielding of systems. Required Qualifications U.S. Citizenship Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics from an ABET accredited institution. 5+ years' related experience. An active SECRET security clearance. Experience with fluid systems design. Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD modeling software for the development of detailed parts and assemblies and corresponding 2D drawings. Proficiency with SolidWorks Simulation or comparable Finite Element Analysis software. Preferred Qualifications Well versed in ASME standards and experience working in ISO or AS 9100 accredited quality programs. Proficiency with CREO CAD software. Proficiency with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5-2018. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Work Location: On-site, Huntsville, Alabama Travel: Up to 15% as required 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, 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.