Systems Architecture Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking a Systems Architecture Engineer to support a Department of Defense program analyzing and developing next-generation architecture for rotorcraft and advanced Army aviation systems. The position supports the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) Program Management Office and the broader Army aviation enterprise during critical design, verification, and integration phases. The engineer applies systems engineering and architecture practices to system design, open architecture governance, and digital platform integration. The role uses Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to analyze existing architectures and develop models and architectural guidelines for current and future systems. It supports integration of aviation platform systems, subsystems, components, and mission equipment into DoD architectures using Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE™) frameworks. The engineer works with Integrated Product Teams, OEMs, and other stakeholders and contributes to technical reviews, documentation, requirements flow-down, interface definition, and integration verification. The position is onsite in a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule and requires 10–25% travel. It is not contingent upon a contract award. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in systems engineering and architecture of aviation systems, including DoD or commercial aviation platforms.
Practical experience with MBSE tools and frameworks such as SysML, UPDM, LML, Cameo Systems Modeler, Enterprise Architecture, or MagicDraw.
Ability to envision, model, and partition extensible system designs that meet functional and operational requirements.
Technical understanding of MOSA doctrines, open architecture principles, and distributed computing and networking concepts.
Ability to author and review project documentation, interface definitions, and architectural guidelines.
Ability to work independently and effectively across multidisciplinary teams, developers, and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Domain knowledge of rotorcraft or aviation platforms and systems modeling and simulation, including familiarity with 3-DOF and 6-DOF tool development and analysis.
In-depth familiarity with FACE™ standards and Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA™), including advising on best practices for optimizing Open Systems Architecture at appropriate Work Breakdown Structure levels.
Experience supporting a Major Defense Acquisition Program or next-generation military aviation acquisition program, such as FLRAA, FARA, F-35, B-21, or NGAD.
Familiarity with Multi-Core Processor architectures, DO-297 Integrated Modular Avionics, real-time operating environments, or IEEE 802.1DP Time Sensitive Networking.
Working knowledge of modular system standards and specifications such as MOSA, FACE, HOST, or commercial equivalents.
Experience with project management, Earned Value Management, Integrated Product Teams, or Agile engineering teams.
Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, DoDI 5000.02 Adaptive Acquisition Framework, and ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 System Life Cycle Processes.
Familiarity with Army airworthiness, MIL-STD-882E system safety processes, or materiel release processes.

Responsibilities

Use MBSE methodologies and modeling tools such as SysML, UPDM, and LML to analyze current software and system architectures and develop models and architectural guidelines for current and future system development.
Support integration of next-generation aviation platform systems, subsystems, components, and mission equipment into current and future DoD architectures within MOSA and FACE-compliant frameworks.
Partition complex weapon systems into hierarchies of subsystems, hardware and software elements, and functional allocations assigned across engineering teams.
Build, navigate, evaluate, and review MBSE model-of-models environments and identify architectural and design concerns related to the platform’s MOSA strategy.
Review supplier and OEM architectural changes and baseline modifications for effects on system modularity, extensibility, and openness.
Analyze architecture frameworks, interface control documents, and functional allocations to identify and mitigate system-of-systems integration concerns.
Contribute technical analysis to milestone reviews, including System Functional Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, and Test Readiness Reviews.
Author and evaluate project and technical documentation, including architectural design descriptions, open architecture management plans, interface control documents, and Information Support Plans.
Develop and present briefings that translate architectural data and trade studies into updates for leadership and actionable technical recommendations.
Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams, OEMs, and external stakeholders to align platforms with system architecture doctrines and standards.
Support requirements flow-down, interface definition, functional decomposition, and integration verification across complex weapon systems.