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 Principal Test and Requirements Manager to support the 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 Principal Test and Requirements Manager your duties include, but are not limited to:
Work with a team of multiple Government and contractor personnel, serving as a member of IPTs, providing accurate requirements interpretation for the development, acquisition, and deployment of electronic systems protecting Air Force bases worldwide (i.e. security for the entire Air Force nuclear weapons stockpile).
Guide project managers through systems such as AF security forces Integrated Base Defense Security Systems (IBDSS) development and coordination of mission needs statements, concept of operations, employment, and execution documents, operational requirement documents, program management directives, and operational test plans with the AF directorates, AF divisions, MAJCOMs, and other services
Coordinate project site survey scheduling with AF directorate, AF division, and other MAJCOMs needs for all MAJCOM assets, both nuclear and non-nuclear. Assists the AF directorates, AF divisions, and MAJCOMs in the development of system products descriptions for their electronic programs. Helps develop and maintain project support agreements with MAJCOMs and their installations. Provides MAJCOMs with Rough Order of Magnitude and cost estimates for the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process. Assists in guiding the expenditure of a systems budget for installation, sustainment, and modernization of electronic and physical systems. Acting as primary IPT member for all hardware and software such as fixed site alarm annunciation and automated entry control systems installations that enter the Air Force inventory. This includes all fixed site PL1- PL4 installations, PL1 Nuclear (PL1N), and all installations CONUS and OCONUS, and all tactical installations in the area of responsibility
Deploy to project pre-award and post-award site surveys to provide technical expertise
Assist in the development of acquisition documents to include the SOW, installation specifications, and CDRL items
Provide technical expertise in the Request for Quote Fair Opportunity Evaluations
Provide expertise during all project design reviews
Assist by providing expertise in project acceptance tests and verification tests
Serve as liaison between the program office and groups such as the Physical Security Equipment Advisory Group and IBDSS Working Group as they relate to electronic security
Provide logistics support and training for new systems and ongoing support of legacy systems through other contractors or servicers (i.e. Cryptologic Systems Group in San Antonio, Texas)
Provide assessment of lethal and non-lethal weapons for protection of personnel and resources, whether in garrison or deployed worldwide
Provide any integration of Army, Navy and Marine Corps specific security needs into AF project requirements and strategy documents in support of joint acquisitions
U.S Citizenship
Bachelor's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program and at least 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 of which must be in the DoW.
Requirements development, interpretation, and management
Test planning, execution, and validation
Systems engineering fundamentals within acquisition programs
Development and review of SOWs, specifications, and CDRLs
Technical evaluation of proposals and vendor solutions
Ability to assess hardware and software integration for security-related systems
Experience supporting design reviews, acceptance tests, and verification activities
Site survey planning, execution, and documentation
Familiarity with security‑related electronic and physical protection systems
Ability to develop cost estimates and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) assessments
Understanding of joint service interoperability considerations (Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with Government, military, and contractor personnel
Ability to work as a key contributor within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Ability to provide clear technical guidance to stakeholders at multiple organizational levels
Professional judgment and ability to manage complex, high‑impact programs
Ability to represent the program office in stakeholder groups and working groups
Must have and be able to maintain a Top-Secret level clearance.
Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)
Work Location: Onsite at Hanscom AFB, MA
Travel: up to 50%
Relocation Assistance Available: Yes
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000
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 professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program and at least 25 years of relevant experience (15 in the Department of War)
- Requirements development, interpretation, and management
- Test planning, execution, and validation
- Systems engineering fundamentals within acquisition programs
- Development and review of Statements of Work, specifications, and CDRLs
- Technical evaluation of proposals and vendor solutions
- Ability to assess hardware and software integration for security-related systems
- Experience supporting design reviews, acceptance tests, and verification activities
- Site survey planning, execution, and documentation
- Familiarity with security-related electronic and physical protection systems (fixed site alarm annunciation, automated entry control, PL1-PL4)
- Ability to develop cost estimates and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) assessments
- Understanding of joint service interoperability considerations (Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Government, military, and contractor personnel
- Ability to work as a key contributor within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to provide clear technical guidance to stakeholders at multiple organizational levels
- Professional judgment and ability to manage complex, high-impact programs
- Ability to represent the program office in stakeholder groups and working groups
- Must have and be able to maintain a Top-Secret level clearance
- Willingness to travel up to 50%
- Work onsite at Hanscom AFB, MA
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.
