Hardware Manager (Intermediate–Senior Level)

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 with over 1200 employee-owners. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. 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 experienced Hardware Manager to oversee the development and integration of advanced hardware systems for Department of Defense (DoD) applications. This position involves the day-to-day management of a small, multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for delivering high-performance, integrated hardware solutions. The role includes project tracking, personnel tasking, scheduling, and coordination across multiple ongoing efforts.

As a Hardware Manager, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Manage a team of engineers working across hardware, electronics, optical, computer, and mechanical systems.

• Oversee project schedules, deliverables, and resource allocation across multiple programs.

• Ensure all lab resources, equipment, and property are properly managed and compliant with company and DoD policies.

• Coordinate and communicate project status, risks, and milestones to leadership and stakeholders.

• Support engineering design reviews, integration efforts, and product testing activities.

• Promote team development, technical excellence, and process improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field (advanced degree preferred).

• 8+ years of engineering experience, including task or project management responsibility.

• Active DoD Secret Clearance.

• Background in one or more of the following areas:

  • Optical Systems

  • Electronics Systems

  • Computer Systems

  • Mechanical Systems

  • Hardware Systems Design and Assembly

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Experience managing cross-functional engineering teams.

• Familiarity with DoD development environments and processes.

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location:  Huntsville, AL

Travel: 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 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. 

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