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!
Join Torch Technologies, a forefront innovator in advanced technology solutions, as an Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2026. This internship is an excellent opportunity for engineering students who are eager to apply their academic knowledge to real-world projects. Interns will work under the mentorship of experienced professionals and contribute to the development of cutting-edge technological solutions supporting government and defense customers.
During this internship, you will have the opportunity to:
- Gain hands-on experience in electrical engineering
- Provide input in the complete product development cycle from CAD design and material selection through iterative prototyping and electrical testing
- Collaborate with our engineering team to design, prototype, and test functional 3D printed low-voltage connectors
Duration and Location
- Duration: 12-week summer internship (May 13, 2026 – August 7, 2026)
- Location: Detroit, MI
- Schedule: Full-time
During your internship, you may:
- Assist with technical tasks related to electrical engineering
- Participate in design and material selection
- Assist with electrical testing and prototyping
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Understanding of voltage, current, resistance, and basic connector theory
- Basic CAD skills (AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks)
- Experience from class or internships in manufacturing processes, CAD, additive manufacturing, and/or material science
- Coursework in electrical circuits, electronics, or power systems
Requirements
- U.S. Citizen
- At least 18 years old
- Actively enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited educational institution
- In good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Ability to commit to a full-time schedule for the duration of the internship
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts through the Torch Technologies careers portal. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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.
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What We Do
Founded in October 2002, Torch is a 100% employee-owned business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
Our commitment to our employees results in a retention rate well over 90% and helps ensure our customers experience a stable work force. Our outstanding fringe benefits package helps recruit, retain and sustain our workforce.
Torch has received national and local recognition for its business performance, workplace environment, and ethical business practices. In 2021, Torch was named one of the Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services for the sixth year by Great Place to Work. Torch was also recognized as the 2021 ESOP Company of the Year by the New South Chapter of The ESOP Association for a second time. Torch was a recipient of the 2021 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award by the DCSA. Bloomberg Government also listed Torch in its annual “Top 200” for the fifth year. In 2020, Torch became the only four-time recipient of the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Business Ethics in the North Alabama region. Great Place to Work named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Parents, and Great Place to Work and Fortune named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Millennials in 2020. Torch was also ranked on the Inc. 5000 list for the fourteenth consecutive year in 2020. Washington Technology listed Torch in its “Top 100” Government Contractors ranking for the sixth consecutive year. Torch was also selected for a 2020 Colorado Springs Business Journal “Best in Business” award. In 2019, Torch was ranked on the Entrepreneur 360 list for the third consecutive year. In 2018, Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine named Torch a Best Medium Workplace for the third consecutive year. Torch was also named a winner of the 2018 Best Places to Work in Huntsville award for the fifth time. In 2016, Torch was named one of America’s Best Small Companies by Forbes.
