Torch Technologies, Inc. · 9 hours ago
cUAS Interceptor Engineer
Redstone Arsenal, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTorch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned company providing engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. The cUAS Interceptor Engineer will provide technical leadership and support for the development and integration of counter-unmanned aircraft systems, collaborating with various teams to ensure system efficacy and compliance with regulations.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the subject matter expert for interceptor technologies within C-UAS systems, providing technical leadership on design, integration, analysis, and performance assessment
Evaluate interceptor concepts, including kinetic, non-kinetic, air-based, and ground-based solutions, and assess their suitability against emerging UAS threats
Lead systems engineering activities, including requirements development, interface definition, risk analysis, and verification/validation planning
Collaborate with radar, EO/IR, RF detection, GNC, and command-and-control teams to ensure seamless handoff between detection/tracking sensors and interceptor guidance systems
Conduct modeling, simulation, and performance analysis to assess interceptor flight dynamics, engagement timelines, and probability of success in various scenarios
Support hardware-in-the-loop testing, subsystem integration, and field demonstrations of interceptor systems
Analyze test results, generate technical reports, and provide recommendations for design improvements and capability enhancements
Monitor trends in UAS threats and counter-UAS technologies, advising stakeholders on strategic capability development
Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and working groups with government, industry, and research partners
Ensure compliance with safety, operational, environmental, and regulatory requirements across the interceptor lifecycle
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in interceptor systems, missile systems, guided munitions, UAV interception, or related domains
Active Secret Security Clearance is it required to start
Strong understanding of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), flight dynamics, or threat engagement analysis
Demonstrated experience with modeling and simulation tools used for performance assessment
Experience with system-of-systems integration, particularly in multi-sensor environments
Ability to interpret system requirements, develop technical documentation, and communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences
Experience supporting developmental testing, field trials, or live demonstrations
Systems thinking and strong analytical judgment
Technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration
Clear communication and technical writing skills
Problem-solving in complex, ambiguous operational environments
Ability to balance performance, risk, safety, and mission constraints
Preferred
Master's degree or higher in an engineering discipline
Experience with C-UAS systems, small UAS threat profiles, or layered defense architectures
Background with embedded systems, autopilot algorithms, or seeker/guidance technologies (at an unclassified, conceptual level)
Familiarity with DoD acquisition, military standards, or defense systems engineering processes
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams across government, industry, and research sectors
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
Torch Technologies, Inc.
Founded in October 2002, Torch is a 100% employee-owned business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.16M2012-02-09Seed· $3.01M
2011-12-31Debt Financing· $12.15M
Leadership Team
Bill Roark
Co-Founder
Darryl Trousdale
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