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!
The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) ground test team is seeking a Entry-Level Test Engineer to perform the set up and execution of the THAAD element during test events. The applicant will require some knowledge of Missile Defense systems, Hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) operations and test. The work will be performed at the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration (S3I) Directorate on Redstone Arsenal. Off-hour scheduling (2nd and 3rd shift) will be required as mission dictates to support the test events. Both travel (CONUS and OCONUS) may be required as mission dictates to support the test events.
As a Entry-Level Test Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
- The position will include collaboration within a team environment while emphasizing individual contributions to effectively complete a test event, which can span from a few weeks to several months.
- The candidate will be required to operate one of many workstations, on an as needed basis, to include, but not limited to: THAAD Fire Control and Communications (TFCC), THAAD Radar (AN/TPY-2 TM), Simulation-Over-Live-Driver (SOLD), Real-Time Integrated Simulation and Tactical Software (RISTS), Common Data Link Interface-Module (CDLI-M) and the Network Systems Integration and Test Environment (NSITE) workstation.
- The candidate will be required to learn individual component specifics as required to conduct tests, such as component initialization parameters and specific test operating procedures.
- The candidate will also be required to perform data collection and post-test processing of data.
- Also, develop and write scripts to support and improve testing procedures.
- Create, review, and adapt ground test procedures.
- Aid in component level trouble shooting.
Job Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
Or 6 years of related work experience may be substituted for the degree.
The candidate shall possess the ability to operate computer hardware running UNIX/LINUX based operating systems.
Candidate must be able to interact effectively with individuals of different experience levels and backgrounds.
The candidate must be a dynamic, highly motivated individual that can effectively demonstrate both technical and verbal and written communication skills.
Candidate must possess excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
The position requires that candidate currently hold a secret level security clearance to access classified information.
Inability to maintain a security clearance will result in the candidate being ineligible for this position.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with or knowledge of the THAAD weapon system or another BMDS element is a plus.
- Prior experience working in or with military air and/or missile defense systems, simulation war-games and exercises, working knowledge of Distributed Interactive Simulations and their Protocol Data Units, knowledge of Common Truth Interface messaging, as well as an understanding of the Joint Tactical Information Data Links (specifically Link-16).
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Customer- site
Travel: Yes, 20%-30%
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.
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.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.
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Founded in October 2002, Torch is a 100% employee-owned business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Our commitment to our employees results in a retention rate well over 90% and helps ensure our customers experience a stable work force. Our outstanding fringe benefits package helps recruit, retain and sustain our workforce. Torch has received national and local recognition for its business performance, workplace environment, and ethical business practices. In 2021, Torch was named one of the Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services for the sixth year by Great Place to Work. Torch was also recognized as the 2021 ESOP Company of the Year by the New South Chapter of The ESOP Association for a second time. Torch was a recipient of the 2021 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award by the DCSA. Bloomberg Government also listed Torch in its annual “Top 200” for the fifth year. In 2020, Torch became the only four-time recipient of the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Business Ethics in the North Alabama region. Great Place to Work named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Parents, and Great Place to Work and Fortune named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Millennials in 2020. Torch was also ranked on the Inc. 5000 list for the fourteenth consecutive year in 2020. Washington Technology listed Torch in its “Top 100” Government Contractors ranking for the sixth consecutive year. Torch was also selected for a 2020 Colorado Springs Business Journal “Best in Business” award. In 2019, Torch was ranked on the Entrepreneur 360 list for the third consecutive year. In 2018, Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine named Torch a Best Medium Workplace for the third consecutive year. Torch was also named a winner of the 2018 Best Places to Work in Huntsville award for the fifth time. In 2016, Torch was named one of America’s Best Small Companies by Forbes.
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