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 Senior Equipment Specialist supporting the modernization of Hawaii’s Air Route Surveillance Radar (ARSR‑4) a system critical to national defense, air traffic control, and weather monitoring. You’ll help replace and sustain one of the most important long‑range radar capabilities supporting NORAD/NORTHCOM and Pacific operations at Tinker AFB, OK. If you enjoy hands‑on technical work, thrive in a collaborative environment, and have a passion for supporting the warfighter, this is a role where your expertise directly contributes to mission success.
As a Senior Equipment Specialist your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
Provide Equipment Specialist support that will provide CM activities and apply logistics best commercial practices and DoW directed concepts such as Performance-Based Logistics (PBL), public private partnering, and supply chain management.
Perform configuration management tasks and apply the principles, criteria, and procedures of CM in support of systems and equipment acquired or sustained.
Maintain and update technical orders (T.O.s, TCTOs) for multiple systems
Perform TO validation/verification and support ETIMS sustainment
Support Time Compliance Technical Orders and configuration baselines
Help develop technical drawing packages and system documentation
Assist field units with technical issues, maintenance guidance, and problem resolution
Address obsolescence issues and help identify suitable part replacements
Provide technical input for discrepancy reports and sustainment actions
Log new items into the supply system and update existing item data
Interface with external organizations including DLA, FAA, sister services, and engineering support agencies
Monitor modification parts, NSNs, provisioning lists, and contractor‑supported systems
Participate in Agile/Waterfall development activities
Support CCB/ERB decisions and implementation of engineering changes
Take part in audits (FCA/PCA/Compliance) and help track action item
Travel may be required.
Required Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in DoW
15 years of directly related experience, 8 years of which must be in the DoW
Must have and maintain an active Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 10 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoW
Highly Desired Radar experience
Strong technical background with NAVAID systems or similar avionics / radar environments
Experience developing, updating, and sustaining technical orders (TOs, TCTOs)
Understanding of supply chain management and provisioning processes
Ability to collaborate with external stakeholders (DLA, FAA, DoW agencies)
Hands‑on support experience in a sustaining engineering or logistics environment
SharePoint, Office 365
ETIMS (Electronic Technical Information Management System)
USAF logistics and deficiency reporting systems
IMDS, REMIS, and other sustainment/maintenance systems
Works well with cross‑functional teams — engineering, PM, logistics, cyber, configuration, and more
Strong communicator who can collaborate with both technical and non‑technical partners
Comfortable supporting users in the field and solving problems in real time
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Onsite at Tinker AFB, OK
Travel: 0-10%
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.
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
- Must have and maintain an active Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, 5 years of which must be in the DoW
- 15 years of directly related experience, 8 years of which must be in the DoW
- Experience performing configuration management and maintaining/updating technical orders (TOs, TCTOs)
- Experience with provisioning, NSNs, part monitoring, and supply system item data
- Ability to interface with external organizations (DLA, FAA, sister services, engineering agencies)
- Master's or Doctorate degree in related field (preferred)
- Highly desired radar experience and strong NAVAID/avionics or radar background
- Hands-on sustaining engineering or logistics support experience
- Familiarity with SharePoint and Office 365
- Experience with ETIMS (Electronic Technical Information Management System)
- Experience with USAF logistics and deficiency reporting systems, IMDS, REMIS
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams and support field users in real time
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.
