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:
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.
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Skills Required
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree and 20+ years of experience with 12+ years of DoW related experience
- Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI
- Systems engineering across the acquisition lifecycle
- DoW and USAF systems engineering experience
- System-of-Systems architecture development
- Mission integration and enterprise architecture
- Requirements development and analysis
- Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) experience
- Risk assessment and mitigation planning
- Experience with cloud-based systems, including cost and performance management
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles
- Knowledge of DoWI 5000.02 and DoWI 5000.75 acquisition and program management processes
- Modeling, simulation, and analysis skills
- Ability to develop technical documentation, executive briefs, and acquisition artifacts
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief senior leadership
- Ability to work independently, proactively engage customers, and lead collaborative teams
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.
