enior Mechanical Engineer - Principal Investigator

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Principal Investigator to lead the design, analysis, development, testing, and integration of complex mechanical systems and structures. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Principal Investigator, your duties will include, but are not limited to: Technical Leadership Lead the design and development of mechanical systems, structural assemblies, and machine components from concept through production. Provide technical oversight for structural, dynamic, vibration, shock, thermal, fatigue, and reliability analyses. Review and approve engineering calculations, analysis reports, trade studies, and technical documentation. Establish design requirements, verification methods, and acceptance criteria. Lead design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, PRR) and support prototype development, testing, qualification, and production transition activities. Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions. Engineering Management Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts across mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams. Manage schedules, resources, budgets, and technical performance. Establish engineering processes, standards, and best practices. Review engineering deliverables, technical data packages, and structural assessments to ensure design integrity and compliance. Support design improvements through technical reviews, failure analysis, and corrective action implementation. Documentation & Business Development Ensure compliance with documentation, configuration management, and change control requirements. Develop technical content for proposals, presentations, white papers, and customer briefings. Support capture efforts, proposal development, customer engagements, technical reviews, and strategic growth initiatives.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience.
Active security clearance
Experience leading engineering teams and technical projects.
Experience with SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, and FEA tools such as SolidWorks Simulation and NASTRAN.
Strong understanding of machine design, structural mechanics, materials engineering, manufacturing processes, and finite element methods.
Experience developing engineering documentation and technical data packages.
Proven ability to interface with customers and senior leadership.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
Experience supporting defense, aerospace, robotics, or advanced manufacturing programs.
Experience with Creo, CATIA, or similar CAD software.
Knowledge of military, aerospace, ASME, AWS, and AISC standards.
Experience with DFM, DFA, reliability engineering, and MBSE methodologies.
Structural analysis and finite element analysis (FEA)
Machine design and mechanical system integration
GD&T, CAD modeling, and tolerance analysis
Materials selection and manufacturing processes
Mechanical testing, qualification, and failure analysis
Engineering documentation, proposal development, and technical leadership

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of mechanical systems, structural assemblies, and machine components from concept through production.
Provide technical oversight for structural, dynamic, vibration, shock, thermal, fatigue, and reliability analyses.
Review and approve engineering calculations, analysis reports, trade studies, and technical documentation.
Establish design requirements, verification methods, and acceptance criteria.
Lead design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, PRR) and support prototype development, testing, qualification, and production transition activities.
Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts across mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams.
Manage schedules, resources, budgets, and technical performance.
Establish engineering processes, standards, and best practices.
Review engineering deliverables, technical data packages, and structural assessments to ensure design integrity and compliance.
Support design improvements through technical reviews, failure analysis, and corrective action implementation.
Ensure compliance with documentation, configuration management, and change control requirements.
Develop technical content for proposals, presentations, white papers, and customer briefings.
Support capture efforts, proposal development, customer engagements, technical reviews, and strategic growth initiatives.