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 Systems Engineer
providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM). 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 Senior Systems Engineer your duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Provide systems engineering support throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, 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 C3BM enterprise architecture.
Review current DoW architecture models and support development of future-state architectures that enable sensor-to-shooter connectivity.
Support risk assessments and collaborate with stakeholders to identify and mitigate technical and programmatic risks.
Assist in developing 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.
Drive interoperability and integration efforts across Program Executive Offices (PEOs) and weapon systems.
Capture and analyze current and future operational architectures based on mission and engagement scenarios.
Engage with joint and coalition stakeholders to support development of integrated multi-domain architectures.
Support identification, assessment, and maturation of innovative concepts through analysis, modeling, simulation, and systems engineering activities.
Prepare and support technical briefings, engineering documentation, reports, and recommendations for Government leadership.
Required Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed with at least 5 years supporting the DoW.
Systems Engineering across the acquisition lifecycle
Systems Architecture and Integration
Requirements Analysis and Development
Mission Integration and System-of-Systems Engineering
Operational Analysis and Architecture Development
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 Brief Development
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and solve complex problems with minimal oversight
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across Government, contractor, joint, and coalition organizations
Ability to communicate technical concepts to senior leadership and stakeholders
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
Must have and be able to maintain a Top-Secret level clearance and have current SCI eligibility.
Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)
Work Location: (onsite on Hanscom AFB)
Travel: Yes, 0-15%
Relocation Assistance Available: (No)
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: (No)
Salary Range $135,000 - $150,000
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 and 10+ years of experience with at least 5 years supporting the Department of War (DoW)
- Systems Engineering across the acquisition lifecycle
- Systems Architecture and Integration
- Requirements Analysis and Development
- Mission Integration and System-of-Systems Engineering
- Operational Analysis and Architecture Development
- Experience with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance
- Experience with 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 brief development skills
- Ability to work independently, strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate technical concepts to senior leadership
- Ability to collaborate effectively across Government, contractor, joint, and coalition organizations
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Must have and be able to maintain a Top-Secret level clearance and have current SCI eligibility
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.








