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Deputy Technical Senior Manager

Torch Technologies, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), relocation assistance
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
Jun 23, 2025
Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies. We're an award-winning, 100% employee-owned company based in Huntsville, Alabama. Recognized as a top 100 defense company, we're dedicated to supporting our nation's military. Our guiding principle, "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom," reflects our commitment to excellence, cooperation, integrity, and reliability. As a Certified Evergreen ESOP, our dedication is to continuously develop and maintain our company's success for the next century, securing a prosperous future for our employee-owners for generations to come. Join Torch and be a part of shaping the future! Job Title Deputy Technical Senior Manager Location Alabama - Huntsville - Huntsville, AL 35802 US (Primary) Job Description Torch Technologies is seeking a technically driven, strategic leader to serve as the Deputy Technical Senior Manager within the Advanced Concept Engineering (ACE) Group. This senior role will support the Technical Director in shaping and executing ACE's technical strategy, managing internal R&D investments, advancing innovation, and ensuring alignment with customer mission needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leading multidisciplinary teams, capability development, and full lifecycle engineering. The Deputy Technical Senior Manager will act as a Subject Matter Expert-analyzes actual and predictable interacting operational activities of a military, governmental, or business system to obtain a quantitative, rational basis for decision-making or resource allocation Responsibilities: Technical Strategy & Capability Development Collaborate with ACE leadership to define and implement technical strategy aligned with enterprise goals. Identify capability gaps and guide efforts to address emerging customer and market needs. Provide technical direction on digital engineering, modeling/simulation, and data tools. Innovation & R&D Oversight Lead planning and execution of group-level IR&D initiatives and corporate innovation efforts. Cultivate a culture of innovation, experimentation, and technical excellence. Evaluate technology trends to guide investment and risk decisions. External Partnerships & Engagement Drive strategic partnerships with universities, national labs, and technical consortia. Support Torch's participation in technology councils, forums, and research coalitions. Promote ACE's presence in technical conferences and symposia. Internal Collaboration & Technical Integration Act as a liaison between ACE and other internal teams to ensure cohesive technical execution. Mentor engineering staff and foster professional development across the ACE technical community. Support cross-functional coordination and knowledge sharing across program teams. Job Requirements PhD in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or specific field of expertise.15+ years of experience in technology development, including design, testing, integration, and transition.including 10 years of leadership roles. OR,Masters' degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or specific field of expertise. 20+ years of experience in technology development, including design, testing, integration, and transition.including 10 years of leadership roles. Prior experience supporting the Department of Defense or National Laboratories. Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and drive technical strategy. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholders. A current DoD Top Secretsecurity clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes Job Type:Regular, Fulltime Security Clearance:TS Schedule:Mon-Fri 8-5 Work Location:Huntsville, Alabama Travel:Yes, 10% Relocation Assistance Available:No Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:No 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 and safe-harbor contribution, 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. #LI-DK1 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 https://torchtechnologies.hua.hrsmart.com/ats 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.