Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

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Huntsville, AL, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Aerospace
The Role
Design, simulate, test, and debug analog and digital electronic circuits and PCBs for defense/aerospace systems. Develop specifications, schematics, PCB layouts, component selection, test plans, and technical documentation. Collaborate with software, mechanical, and systems teams across the product lifecycle and support proposal efforts.
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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!

Torch Technologies is seeking an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design, development, and testing of complex electronic systems for defense and aerospace applications. This role supports a multidisciplinary engineering environment focused on delivering innovative and reliable hardware solutions for mission-critical systems.

As an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

  • Design, simulate, analyze, and test analog and digital electronic circuits, including power supplies, sensor interfaces, and control systems.

  • Develop detailed hardware specifications, schematics, and PCB layouts using industry-standard CAD tools.

  • Perform component selection, including identifying obsolescence risks and proposing alternative solutions.

  • Conduct hardware bring-up, debugging, and verification activities, including development of test plans and procedures.

  • Participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle, from concept definition through production support.

  • Collaborate with software, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration and functionality.

  • Generate technical documentation, including design documents, test reports, and manufacturing instructions.

  • Support proposal efforts by contributing technical content and cost estimates for hardware development.

  • Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in electrical engineering.

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering internship experience

  • Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance

  • Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or similar technical engineering environments.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or Eagle.

  • Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles, including signal integrity and power integrity.

  • Experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, and embedded systems.

  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers for testing and debugging.

  • Familiarity with EMI/EMC design considerations and testing.

  • Experience supporting DoD or Federal programs and familiarity with related standards and practices.

  • Strong technical documentation, briefing, and reporting experience.

  • Advanced degree in a relevant field or additional certifications is a plus.

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: On-Site, Huntsville, Alabama

Travel: Yes, 0%-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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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, 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. 

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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. 



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 Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies. 

Skills Required

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering internship experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
  • Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or similar technical engineering environments
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium Designer, OrCAD, Eagle)
  • Understanding of analog and digital circuit design, including signal and power integrity
  • Experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, and embedded systems
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers)
  • Familiarity with EMI/EMC design considerations and testing
  • Experience supporting DoD or Federal programs and related standards
  • Strong technical documentation, briefing, and reporting experience
  • Advanced degree or additional certifications
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The Company
HQ: Huntsville, AL
722 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

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.

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