Data Analyst/Optics Engineer

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, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking an intermediate Data Analyst/Optics Engineer. Primary duties will involve the design, development, and testing of advanced algorithms as well as data reduction and interpretation of data from real-time optical sensor platforms. A well-suited applicant will be a self-motivating individual capable of working independently and within a team environment and possess good oral and written communication skills. The position also includes opportunities to work hands-on with land, sea, and air-based sensors both in the lab and supporting test events.

As a Data Analyst/Optics Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Analyzing data, algorithms, and their interaction to improve algorithm performance.

• Interpreting data, performing statistical analysis, and analyzing results using statistical techniques.

• Research and develop new analysis methodologies to improve analysis quality and efficiency.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Presenting analysis to peers and management.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship

• Bachelor’s Degree degree in physics, engineering, or similar technical discipline or equivalent experience AND 5+ years of related experience. OR

• Master's Degree degree in physics, engineering, or similar technical discipline or equivalent experience AND 3+ years of related experience.

• Active Secret Clearance and ability to maintain

• Multi-object detection, association, state estimation, and tracking

• Multi-camera geometry and image calibration

• Data fusion and filtering

• Strong grasp of statistical methods and mathematical principles in data science algorithms

• In-depth knowledge of statistics, probability, and machine learning concepts

• Good computational software skills are required.

• Experience with MATLAB, Java, C++, and Python is desired

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: onsite

Travel: 10-20%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: Yes

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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