Torch Technologies Promotes Paul Pittman to Vice President and Lead of System Analysis & Simulation Group

Pittman brings over four decades of industry experience and technical expertise to new role.

 

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., October 27, 2025 – Torch Technologies, one of the nation’s leading defense contractors, today announced that Paul Pittman has been promoted to Vice President and Lead of the System Analysis & Simulation (SAS) Group, effective today. In this role, he will lead a team of dedicated employee-owners across four business units and one division focused on Air and Missile Defense, Innovation Through Integration, Strategic Defense, Tactical Systems, and Emerging Capabilities, spanning multiple locations.

Pittman brings more than 40 years of experience in the defense industry. He is widely recognized as a technical expert in all aspects of Air and Missile Defense—from system requirements and conceptual design through development, modeling and simulation, testing, fielding, and data analysis. Since joining Torch in 2011, he served as the lead and, later, the Chief Scientist of the Air and Missile Defense Business Unit, guiding the organization’s growth from a small directorate into the largest business unit within the SAS Group.

“Paul’s deep technical expertise and proven leadership have been instrumental to the success and growth of our System Analysis & Simulation Group,” said Torch Technologies President Brad Walker. “His commitment to excellence and to our employee-ownership culture makes him an ideal leader to guide this talented team into the future.”

Pittman holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He has been honored with the Defense Technical Award from the Tennessee Valley Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) and the Order of St. Barbara from the Air Defense Artillery Association for his significant contributions to the field of Air and Missile Defense.

About Torch Technologies

Torch Technologies is a 100 percent employee-owned business dedicated to providing superior research, development, and engineering services and solutions to the Department of Defense. The services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Torch is part of the Starfish Holdings family of businesses that also includes Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC, and SIMVANA. To learn more, visit TorchTechnologies.com.