Subject Matter Expert (SME) Human Machine Interface (HMI)

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 is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Human Machine Interface (HMI) to provide senior-level technical leadership supporting system architecture, integration, modernization, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) strategy.

This role is reserved for a highly experienced engineering professional (30+ years of progressive experience) with deep domain authority in management systems and advanced HMI design principles. The incumbent will be leveraged for high-impact, complex, and mission-critical assignments requiring expert-level systems knowledge, cross-functional leadership, and independent technical judgment.

This is a Temporary-On-Call (TOC) position supporting surge capacity, specialized, under no circumstances may a TOC employee exceed 900 total hours annually, regardless of business demand.

As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Human Machine Interface (HMI) your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for management system architecture, design standards, and system integration within the Western Region.
• Provide SME support and technical insight to complex engineering design efforts involving multi-system coordination and enterprise-level integration.
• Advise leadership on system strategy, modernization roadmaps, risk mitigation, and reliability improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of critical system performance issues.
• Mentor and provide technical direction to engineers and cross-functional technical teams.
• Contribute to long-term system planning and infrastructure resilience initiatives.
• Provide surge support for high-priority capital programs and mission-critical system initiatives.

• Recognized subject matter expertise within HMI system design and integration.
• Ability to operate autonomously on highly complex technical assignments.
• Strategic engineering influence across programs and regions.
• Advanced problem-solving in ambiguous, high-impact environments.
• Proven ability to guide technical standards and influence engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, or related discipline).
• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience in system design, integration, or infrastructure engineering.
• Demonstrated SME-level expertise in management systems and enterprise-level integration.
• Extensive experience leading complex technical initiatives.
• Exceptional analytical, systems-thinking, and technical communication skills.

• Experience advising executive or senior leadership on system strategy.
• Must have an active secret clearance.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to software quality and mission assurance.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in team-based environments.
• Adaptability across multiple programs and technical domains.

Work Environment:

• Customer site or telework option available.
• Collaboration with cross-functional engineering and program teams.
• Occasional travel may be required to support program needs.

Schedule:Part Time

Work Location:Customer- site

Temporary On Call

Travel:Yes, 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: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.

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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