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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 highly motivated Junior Missile Modeling and Simulation Engineer to contribute to the development and analysis of advanced missile defense simulations. This role involves designing, implementing, and validating complex simulations to assess system performance, inform design decisions, and support critical defense initiatives. Job Responsibilities: Develop, integrate, and maintain high-fidelity missile and sub-system models within various simulation environments (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, C , Python). Perform detailed performance analysis of missile systems, especially guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) subsystems. Conduct trade studies and sensitivity analyses to optimize missile designs and identify key performance drivers. Validate simulation models against flight test data, hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) results, and other authoritative sources. Support the development and execution of constructive and virtual simulations for mission planning, concept development, and operational analysis. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including systems engineers, software developers, and subject matter experts. Document simulation methodologies, results, and findings in technical reports and presentations. Present technical findings to internal and external stakeholders, including government customers. Job Qualifications: US Citizenship. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline. 2 years of experience in missile modeling and simulation or a related field. Experience and/or coursework in GNC and/or controls theory. Proficiency in C , Fortran, and/or MATLAB. Familiarity with missile defense systems, weapon system performance, or related defense technologies is highly desired. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Must possess an active Secret security clearance or be able to obtain one. Schedule:  M-F; 8-5 Work Location: Customer- site: No telework option available Travel:  Yes,0-10% Relocation Assistance Available:  No  Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:  No #LI-TS1 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.

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Develop, integrate, and maintain high-fidelity missile and sub-system models within various simulation environments (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, C , Python).
Perform detailed performance analysis of missile systems, especially guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) subsystems.
Conduct trade studies and sensitivity analyses to optimize missile designs and identify key performance drivers.
Validate simulation models against flight test data, hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) results, and other authoritative sources.
Support the development and execution of constructive and virtual simulations for mission planning, concept development, and operational analysis.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including systems engineers, software developers, and subject matter experts.
Document simulation methodologies, results, and findings in technical reports and presentations.
Present technical findings to internal and external stakeholders, including government customers.
US Citizenship.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline.
2 years of experience in missile modeling and simulation or a related field.
Experience and/or coursework in GNC and/or controls theory.
Proficiency in C , Fortran, and/or MATLAB.
Familiarity with missile defense systems, weapon system performance, or related defense technologies is highly desired.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Must possess an active Secret security clearance or be able to obtain one.
Schedule:  M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Customer- site: No telework option available
Travel:  Yes,0-10%
Relocation Assistance Available:  No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:  No
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.

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