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 is seeking an Obsolescence & Logistics Analyst to provide engineering/analytical support by evaluating microelectronic and COTS component availability and supportability for Army platforms.
As an Obsolescence & Logistics Analyst your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
Analyze, organize, plan and administer various phases of day-to-day provisioning, spares, or maintenance/repair activities for one or more programs using established procedures.
Provide expert predictive obsolescence research, mitigation solutions, technical analysis and engineering recommendations with specialization in reverse engineering, hardware design/integration recommendations and material qualifications for various Army programs.
Facilitate identification and analysis of sustainment and supply chain issues associated with complex aviation platforms and associated support systems; generate and report obsolescence metrics, coordinate with Original Equipment Manufacturers and DLA.
Interface with part and component manufacturers to verify and validate OEM part numbers, qualified manufacturers, qualified manufacturer part numbers, part number availability, alternate part numbers (and sources) and NSN’s for all electronic parts, COTS items, and other components.
Provide support to engineering staff to reverse engineer hybrid chip sets, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), and custom devices which cannot be found in standard part catalogs. Generate requirements, specifications, and verification/validations procedures for electronics components through the tear-down of the supported weapon systems.
Provide input in the development of obsolescence instructions, procedures and training for the Obsolescence Branch.
Prepare reports to management and customers on system requirements and sustainment findings. Perform quarterly system health assessments that explain research and analysis across Army programs to address cost, schedule, and technical risks associated with obsolescence. Provide analysis of vendor pricingand availability data and provide proposed solutions regarding the health status of equipment being analyzed for obsolescence redesign.
Interface with Program Office as representative for AvMc customer.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
2 + years related experience in the logistics field or transferrable experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW secret clearance
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Access, Word, Excel, Power Point).
Excellent communication, presentation and customer interface skills required.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment.
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8-5
Work Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Travel: Yes, up to 25%
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, 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 or equivalent experience
- 2+ years related experience in the logistics field or transferrable experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW secret clearance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent communication, presentation and customer interface skills
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment
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.
