Systems Architecture Engineer

Torch Technologies•Redstone Arsenal, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking a Systems Architecture Engineer to support a Department of War 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 through critical design, verification, and integration phases. The engineer will apply systems engineering and architecture practices to system design, open architecture governance, and digital platform integration within a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE™)-compliant framework. The role uses Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools to analyze and model system architectures, establish architectural guidelines, partition complex weapon systems, assess supplier changes, and address system-of-systems integration concerns. The engineer will contribute to major milestone reviews, prepare and evaluate technical documentation, develop briefings and recommendations, and collaborate with Integrated Product Teams, OEMs, and other stakeholders on requirements flow-down, interface definition, functional decomposition, and integration verification. This is an onsite position with a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule and 10–25% travel. Relocation assistance is not available. The position is not contingent upon a contract award. Torch Technologies offers a stable, professional work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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 systems engineering and architecture experience with 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 environment concepts.
Ability to author and review project documentation, interface definitions, and architectural guidelines.
Self-motivation and ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, developers, and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

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 WBS levels.
Experience supporting an MDAP 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, IPTs, 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 existing architectures and develop models and architectural guidelines for current and future systems.
Support integration of next-generation aviation platform systems, subsystems, components, and mission equipment into DoD architectures within MOSA and FACE-compliant frameworks.
Partition complex weapon systems into extensible hierarchies of subsystems, hardware and software elements, and functional allocations across engineering teams.
Build, navigate, evaluate, and review MBSE model-of-models environments and identify architectural and design concerns related to MOSA strategy.
Review supplier and OEM architectural changes and baseline modifications for effects on 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 SFR, PDR, CDR, and TRR.
Author and evaluate technical and project documentation, including architectural design descriptions, open architecture management plans, interface control documents, and Information Support Plans.
Develop and present briefing materials that translate architectural data and trade studies into clear leadership updates and actionable technical recommendations.
Collaborate with IPTs, 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.