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 Senior Equipment Specialist to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES) at Hanscom AFB, MA. The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division aka Force Protection Division's mission responsibility is to manage and execute the modernization, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of the various software and hardware within the ESS Portfolio.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
As a Senior Equipment Specialist your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
Review and recommend changes to program‑unique specifications (system, development, and product) for hardware and software to ensure proper format, content accuracy, and compliance with program standards.
Maintain current drawing packages for all modifications, including shipping, transmitting, managing revisions, and assisting in the development of standard and system‑specific drawing packages.
Provide technical support and analysis for field, depot, and modification program issues.
Prepare or assist with Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) supporting configuration changes and inspections.
Support CCB and subordinate board activities by coordinating with Technical Content Managers to publish and distribute TO changes, prepare for meetings, and maintain change proposal documentation.
Perform configuration management tasks supporting engineering plans and OSS&E baselines, including managing DRs, AFTO 22s, AFTO 252s, and producing related monthly performance metrics.
Support configuration control by processing, tracking, and recommending dispositions for change notices, ECPs, deviation/waiver requests, service bulletins, deficiency reports, Airworthiness Directive Notes, and QCPs.
Attend and support FCAs, PCAs, and compliance audits, including CI audits, action item tracking, and minutes preparation.
Assist with TIMs and meeting minutes.
Support transition to digital technical order systems.
Monitor modification parts listings, identify items missing from the NSN database, and process non‑stock‑listed items into the DLA system.
Monitor and process contractor‑supported parts lists for provisioning and CM planning.
Access system data from multiple sources/tools to support OSS&E reporting.
Provide input to the Technical Order Life Cycle Management Plan.
Maintain Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) inventory lists, including conducting physical inventories.
Perform or assist with technical order validation and verification.
Provide technical maintenance and TO support to users via phone, email, local meetings, or occasional field support.
Assist TOMA with cataloging and tracking technical orders.
Develop methods, plans, and feedback processes to meet Technical Order management objectives.
Complete supporting documentation, including Forms 873, 874, 875, and coordination sheets.
Support the establishment, coordination, documentation, and justification of TO data requirements.
Provide integrated logistics support, including provisioning, source coding, maintenance data collection, configuration management data, QDR analysis, and identifying alternate sources of supply for DMS/MS issues.
Review and provide feedback on Combat & Mission Support Systems effectiveness, maintenance management practices, and required improvements.
Evaluate Air Force directives to ensure adherence to Government and Air Force standards and proper use of systems, facilities, and support personnel.
Support IPTs by researching materials related to maintenance and equipment management.
Conduct Logistics Supportability Analysis of Illustrated Parts Breakdowns to ensure SRU/LRU part availability.
Maintain system baselines to current configurations, including updating supplier information and CAGE codes.
Use Government software to identify errors, track equipment status and non‑mission‑capable time, and recommend readiness improvements.
Support integrated logistics efforts including provisioning, source coding, TO management, CM, AFTO 22/252 processing, quality deficiency evaluation, and alternate source identification.
Possess or develop experience with range systems, radar, or electronics systems at the system, subsystem, or commodity level across program phases
Required Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in DoW
Experience with configuration management processes including CCB support, ECP evaluation, deviation/waiver review, deficiency report processing, and management of DRs/AFTO 22/252 actions.
Proficiency with Technical Order (TO) development and lifecycle support, including TCTOs, TO validation/verification, TO cataloging/tracking (TOMA), and digital TO systems.
Ability to maintain and manage system baselines, drawing packages, modification part lists, provisioning data, and NSN/DLA updates across hardware/software configurations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to collaborate with government, contractor, and industry stakeholders.
Effective problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Must have and maintain an active Secret clearance.
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Onsite at Hanscom AFB, MA
Travel: 0-10%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: Yes
Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000
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:
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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Skills Required
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of relevant experience (five in Department of War)
- Experience with configuration management processes including CCB support, ECP evaluation, deviation/waiver review, deficiency report processing, and DRs/AFTO 22/252 management
- Proficiency with Technical Order (TO) development and lifecycle support, including TCTOs, TO validation/verification, TO cataloging/tracking (TOMA), and digital TO systems
- Ability to maintain and manage system baselines, drawing packages, modification part lists, provisioning data, and NSN/DLA updates
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to collaborate with government, contractor, and industry stakeholders
- Effective problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Must have and maintain an active Secret clearance
- Experience with range systems, radar, or electronics systems at system/subsystem/commodity level
What We Do
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.
