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 is seeking a Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Engineer 3 to provide Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) support to United States Space Force, Space Training and Readiness Command (USSF/STARCOM). The position requires an individual possessing a wide range of skills and demonstrated experience in MS&A in support of military strategies, plans, operations, assessments, and Department of War (DoW) objectives. In this role, you will identify technology to model space warfighting capabilities within models/tools currently available, and identify applications, application programming interfaces (APIs), and/or M&S tools to accommodate the inclusion of space warfighting capabilities within the Digital Engineering Ecosystem of the future. Enhanced Focus Areas: This position specifically emphasizes modeling and simulation expertise for radar and satellite systems, with particular value placed on system of systems expertise related to Missile Defense Agency (MDA) experience. The role requires understanding of distributed M&S architectures and associated complexities related to time management, truth scene generation, and complex system-of-systems interactions.
As a Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis 3 your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
Provide requirements recommendations for future updates to analytical models, methods, and M&S tools, with specific focus on radar and satellite system modeling
Augment tool requirement development through mission research and analysis and produce COAs for developing new analytical models and tools
Capture requirements for existing MS&A tools like AFRL's AFSIM, or SDMC's EADSIM to add space effects and radar/satellite capabilities
Support development and implementation of distributed M&S frameworks addressing time synchronization, truth scene generation, and multi-system integration challenges
Develop a plan to refine prototype modeling applications including relevant understanding of graphical user interfaces to refine data requirements, employment procedures, and usability for end-user
Coordinate with others to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives
Create analytical models and simulations for radar and satellite systems
Analyze space system operational, technical, programmatic, and acquisition inputs and formulate recommendations for senior leader consideration
Brief and interact with senior-level officers (i.e., GO/FLAG) and senior civilians
Support requirements development and documentation for distributed M&S architectures
Job Requirements
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, modeling and simulation, operations research, engineering, mathematics, physics, or related STEM field (master's degree highly preferred)
5+ years system design experience, including hardware/software integration
Active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this position
Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in at least one of the following:
Modeling and simulation development and implementation
Radar systems analysis and simulation
Satellite systems modeling and operations
Experience in M&S requirements development and technical documentation
Understanding of distributed M&S architectures including:
Time management and synchronization protocols
Truth scene generation and management
Complex system-of-systems interactions and integration
Technical Skills Required
Understanding of military space operations (Space Domain Awareness (SDA); Command & Control (C2); Satellite Communications (SATCOM); Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT); Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR); Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR); Missile Warning (MW); Offensive Space Control (OSC) and Defensive Space Control (DSC); and Missile Defense (MD); etc.)
Proficiency in programming languages or statistical packages: R, Python, MATLAB, SAS, JAVA, JMP, Excel VBA, STORM, SEAS, Power BI, Tableau, Qlick, SPSS, PSPP, and SymPy
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise on analytic tool characterization, development and assessment
Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to integrate and analyze data
Knowledge of modeling and analysis using mathematical/quantitative methods
Expertise using the Microsoft Office Suite of tools (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially when communicating technical information to audiences with varying backgrounds
Highly Desired Qualifications
Direct experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs
Previous M&S and staff experience on a CCMD, MAJCOM, HHQ, Joint Staff, OSD etc. staff
Understanding of military operations, or prior military experience in a position that required modeling and analysis on a Joint Staff or Service staff
Experience with High Level Architecture (HLA) and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS)
Knowledge of DoW modeling and simulation standards and methodologies
Familiarity with radar phenomenology, signal processing, and tracking algorithms
Knowledge of satellite orbital mechanics, communications, and sensor systems
Experience with real-time simulation environments
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Travel: 0-10%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
Salary Range - Colorado: $125,000-140,000
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 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:
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Skills Required
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, modeling and simulation, operations research, engineering, mathematics, physics, or related STEM field
- 5+ years system design experience, including hardware/software integration
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in at least one of the following: Modeling and simulation development and implementation, Radar systems analysis and simulation, Satellite systems modeling and operations
- Active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this position
- Experience in M&S requirements development and technical documentation
- Understanding of distributed M&S architectures (time management, synchronization protocols, truth scene generation, complex system-of-systems interactions, etc.)
- Proficiency in programming languages or statistical packages like R, Python, MATLAB, etc.
- Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to integrate and analyze data
- Expertise using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
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.
