Torch Technologies, Inc. · 2 hours ago
Materials Engineer, Principal
Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned company providing superior research, development, and engineering services to the Department of Defense. They are seeking a Principal Materials Engineer to advise on design, development, qualification, and testing of materials used in defense applications.
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Responsibilities
Advise and assist in the design, development, qualification and testing, mechanical design, manufacturing, energetic fills, penetration modeling (e.g. Penetration Curve or PENCURV), test & evaluation, technical data package configuration management, warhead performance (fragmentation and penetration), aircraft integration, fatigue & stress analysis, insensitive munitions, and composites of warheads (penetrator, general purpose, kinetic etc.) IAW MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-2105C
Support effort related to work with metals, ceramics, plastics, coatings, fluids, or other substances to create new materials or identify new uses for materials which meet agency requirements
Provide support in the field of materials engineering to determine and advise on a material’s essential composition, atomic and molecular configuration
Provide processing advice on the best materials or combinations of materials for use in systems
Improve or develop fabrication or processing techniques for manufacturing materials
Perform tasks in support of various stages of the life cycle of items, which may include testing and evaluating materials, corrosion control, failure analysis, developing or revising inspection techniques, specification standards, or maintenance processes and procedures
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship
Master's degree with individual research development plus 25 years related experience
OR PhD with individual research development plus 25 years related experience
Recognized at national level in a relevant technical field, specialized engineering, or technology area
Published in the area of expertise and have taught formally in the area (conference/symposium)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance
In addition to the requirements in 3.5, the Contractor shall advise and assist in the design, development, qualification and testing, mechanical design, manufacturing, energetic fills, penetration modeling (e.g. Penetration Curve or PENCURV), test & evaluation, technical data package configuration management, warhead performance (fragmentation and penetration), aircraft integration, fatigue & stress analysis, insensitive munitions, and composites of warheads (penetrator, general purpose, kinetic etc.) IAW MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-2105C
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
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.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.16M2012-02-09Seed· $3.01M
2011-12-31Debt Financing· $12.15M
Leadership Team
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