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 has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM) at Hanscom AFB, MA. Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM’s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime, and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.
As a Principal Systems Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
Provide systems engineering support across the acquisition lifecycle and will be aligned to the Data Mission Integration Team (MIT). The MIT is responsible for translating operational requirements into technical solutions, developing integrated architectures, assessing risks, supporting acquisition execution strategies, and coordinating test and evaluation activities to ensure capabilities are delivered to operational users.
Provide systems engineering support throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture development, system integration, sustainment, and disposal activities.
Support Mission Integration Team (MIT) activities by translating operational and functional requirements into technical requirements.
Participate in architecture definition efforts to ensure integration and interoperability across the DAF Battle Network enterprise architecture.
Review current DoD architecture models and support development of future-state architectures that enable sensor-to-shooter connectivity.
Drive interoperability and integration efforts across Program Executive Offices (PEOs), weapon systems, and mission partners.
Conduct capability risk assessments and support development of mitigation strategies in coordination with stakeholders.
Support development of execution management strategies and transition capability requirements to the acquisition community.
Support development of test and evaluation strategies in coordination with acquisition and test organizations.
Capture and analyze current-state and future-state architectures driven by mission and engagement scenarios.
Engage with joint and coalition stakeholders to support development of integrated multi-domain architectures.
Document requirements for the DAF Battle Network (DBN) Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) environment.
Evaluate existing ICAM solutions across DBN programs against established requirements.
Identify preferred ICAM solutions and assess capability gaps against documented requirements.
Support development of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to address identified capability gaps.
Draft and maintain ICAM strategy documentation and support implementation activities across participating programs.
Support development of technical briefings, engineering documentation, reports, recommendations, and acquisition artifacts for Government leadership.
Job Requirements
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor's or Master's Degree and 20+ years of experience with 12+ years of DoW related experience.
Systems Engineering across the acquisition lifecycle
DoW and USAF systems engineering experience
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and deliver results with minimal oversight
Critical thinker capable of identifying issues and developing practical solutions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate technical concepts to senior leadership and stakeholders
Ability to proactively engage customers and provide well-developed recommendations
Strong organizational and leadership abilities
System-of-Systems Architecture Development
Mission Integration and Enterprise Architecture
Requirements Development and Analysis
Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM)
Risk Assessment and Mitigation Planning
Cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance
Agile methodologies, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles
Knowledge of systems acquisition and program management processes as defined in DoWI 5000.02 and DoWI 5000.75
Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis
Technical Documentation and Executive Brief Development
Must have and be able to maintain an active Top Secret level clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI.
Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)
Work Location: Onsite at Hanscom AFB, MA
Travel: 0-15%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000
The salary range information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.
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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:
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