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 Inc., is seeking a Temporary On-Call (TOC) RADIAC Test Engineer to support U.S. Army Radiation Detection, Indication, and Computation (RADIAC) systems. The ideal candidate will provide technical expertise in the evaluation of radiation detection equipment performance characteristics, assist in the development and validation of calibration procedures, and support software-based testing and analysis capabilities. This position requires the candidate to have a strong understanding of radiation detection principles, electronic instrumentation, and equipment testing and calibration. The candidate will collaborate with government personnel, engineers, and technicians to improve testing methodologies, calibration processes, and overall equipment performance. This position is remote, with work performed on an as-needed basis.
As a RADIAC Test Engineer (TOC), your duties will include but are not limited to the following technical responsibilities outlined below.
- Provide technical expertise and recommendations regarding the performance characteristics, capabilities, limitations, and operational requirements of U.S. Army RADIAC equipment.
- Evaluate radiation detection instrumentation to assess measurement accuracy, sensitivity, response characteristics, repeatability, and overall system performance.
- Assist in the development, evaluation, and validation of calibration procedures for radiation detection and measurement equipment.
- Support the identification of appropriate test methods, calibration instrumentation, acceptance criteria, and measurement techniques.
- Analyze equipment specifications, technical documentation, and test results to identify performance deficiencies and recommend improvements.
- Support the development and implementation of software-based tools for automated testing, calibration, data acquisition, and analysis.
- Collaborate with software engineers to define technical requirements and support the integration of instrumentation with software applications.
- Provide troubleshooting and technical support for radiation detection equipment, electronic instrumentation, and associated test systems.
- Develop, review, and maintain technical procedures, test documentation, calibration instructions, and engineering reports.
- Utilize strong organizational and communication skills to collaborate with government stakeholders, engineering teams, and other technical personnel.
Required Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience in nuclear systems, radiation detection, electronic instrumentation, equipment testing, or related technical fields.
- OR Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline with 3+ years of relevant experience in nuclear systems, radiation detection, electronic instrumentation, equipment testing, or related technical fields.
- Understanding of radiation detection principles, nuclear instrumentation, and measurement system performance.
- Experience with testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, or calibration of electronic instrumentation or complex technical systems.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications, evaluate equipment performance, and provide technical recommendations.
- Experience developing, reviewing, or implementing technical procedures, test documentation, or equipment maintenance instructions.
- Familiarity with computer-based technical applications and software used in testing, measurement, data collection, or analysis.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or higher in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience in nuclear systems, radiation detection, electronic instrumentation, equipment testing, or related technical fields.
- Experience in the research, development, characterization, or evaluation of radiation detection instrumentation.
- Experience with scintillation detectors, neutron detection, gamma radiation measurement, or other radiation measurement technologies.
- Experience performing calibration, characterization, or performance evaluations of nuclear instrumentation and radiation detection equipment.
- Experience with neutron radiography, nondestructive testing, or nuclear research laboratory operations.
- Experience with U.S. Army RADIAC equipment or other military radiation detection systems.
- Familiarity with automated test equipment, software-based instrument control, data acquisition systems, or calibration software.
- Experience with programming, scripting, or software development tools used for instrumentation control, test automation, or data analysis.
- Experience with nuclear instrumentation and control systems, electronic equipment maintenance, or component-level troubleshooting.
- Experience developing technical manuals, calibration procedures, maintenance instructions, or standardized test procedures.
Schedule: Temporary On-Call (TOC); As Needed
Work Location: Remote- CA
Travel: Yes, up to 10%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Receipt of Funding: Yes
Hourly range: $65-$75
The salary range information is general guidelines 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 degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience
- Alternatively, a Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline with 3+ years of relevant experience
- Understanding of radiation detection principles, nuclear instrumentation, and measurement system performance
- Experience testing, troubleshooting, maintaining, or calibrating electronic instrumentation or complex technical systems
- Ability to interpret technical specifications, evaluate equipment performance, and provide technical recommendations
- Experience developing, reviewing, or implementing technical procedures, test documentation, or equipment maintenance instructions
- Familiarity with computer-based applications and software used in testing, measurement, data collection, or analysis
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Master's degree or higher in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience
- Experience researching, developing, characterizing, or evaluating radiation detection instrumentation
- Experience with scintillation detectors, neutron detection, gamma radiation measurement, or other radiation measurement technologies
- Experience performing calibration, characterization, or performance evaluations of nuclear instrumentation and radiation detection equipment
- Experience with neutron radiography, nondestructive testing, or nuclear research laboratory operations
- Experience with U.S. Army RADIAC equipment or other military radiation detection systems
- Familiarity with automated test equipment, software-based instrument control, data acquisition systems, or calibration software
- Experience with programming, scripting, or software development tools for instrumentation control, test automation, or data analysis
- Experience with nuclear instrumentation and control systems, electronic equipment maintenance, or component-level troubleshooting
- Experience developing technical manuals, calibration procedures, maintenance instructions, or standardized test procedures
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.
