SkillBridge Mission Data System Design Engineer

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 SkillBridge Mission Data Engineer (mid-grade) to join a team to assist the 36th Electronic Warfare Squadron (36 EWS), 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing (350 SWW), at Eglin AFB, Florida. The 350 SWW is the technical focal point for all electronic warfare (EW) support of warfighter systems for the Combat Air Forces (CAF). The mission of the 350 SWW is to develop and test mission data (MD) to defeat enemy radar and infrared guided missile systems, thus enhancing aircrew and aircraft survivability in combat. This mission includes operational EW testing, MD development/validation/verification, force development evaluation execution and facilitating foreign materiel exploitation.

As a Mission Data Engineer, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Conduct appropriate EW research, MD development and MD testing.
• Support EW system programming/reprogramming, work with EW system engineers to coordinate programming/reprogramming requirements, prepare validation and verification test plans, and organize and participate in MD configuration control boards.
• Assist with the collection, recording, and post-test analysis of data generated during MD testing.
• Position may require travel, both domestic and international, so possessing a US passport or having an ability to obtain one is required.

DoW SkillBridge Eligibility:

• Currently an active-duty service member
• Is within 2-4 months of separation or retirement. 
• Will receive an honorable discharge.
• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months.
• Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoW SkillBridge Program prior to the start of the internship; some bases may require an MOU, an MOU should be completed between the base and Torch as required.
• Meets DoW SkillBridge Qualifications as per DODI 1322.29

Required Qualifications: 

• U.S. Citizenship
• Education - must have at least a Bachelors' degree in a technical/engineering discipline with three to ten years of experience in an engineering capacity. Actual Electronic Warfare experience may be substituted for the technical degree requirement.
• Must also have a demonstrated ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Applicants must have a working knowledge of computer systems and an understanding of Windows-based personal computers and Microsoft Office software and possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
• Current TS Clearance with SCI eligibility is required to start work. Must be maintained throughout employment tenure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current active Top Secret security clearance preferred
• Previous experience in RF integration, EM spectrum management, antenna design, and digital signal processing.
• Also desired (but not required) is knowledge of EW weapons systems development, test and evaluation, and systems engineering.

Schedule: M-F; 8-5 (SkillBridge training program)

Work Location: customer site

Travel: yes, 10-15%

Relocation Assistance Available: NA

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. 

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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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