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 Systems Engineer, Senior located in Kettering, Ohio (Dayton/WPAFB area) to support our EPASS GB contract. As part of the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (BES), the MRO Maintenance Financials (MMF) adds financial capabilities to the new MRO Logistics Transformation program. MMF becomes part of the existing Business Acquisition Category (BCAT) I or a high-value BCAT II MRO program but is independently funded from HQ AFMC/FM. MRO will provide Air Force Material Command (AFMC) and the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) with an integrated capability for planning, scheduling, and executing organic Depot Maintenance to support agile planning, optimized workload assignment and resource allocation, and integrated quality control. Maintenance Financials adds complementary financial capabilities that will become the foundation for the end-state vision of financial management activities as it relates to the Air Force Working Capital Fund (AFWCF). MRO Maintenance Financials requires support to develop, coordinate, staff, and execute the full range of acquisition documentation, and other artifacts and exhibits to meet statutory and regulatory requirements and mandates for BCAT compliance of Business Systems. The MMF RDT&E efforts are focused on modernizing and transforming the Air Force Depot capability and providing FIAR/FISCAM financial compliance.
As a Systems Engineer, Senior your duties will include the following but are not limited to:
Perform work that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of Agile system engineering to the acquisition process.
Identify, describe, and apply emerging IT acquisition strategies, best practices, IT-related performance measures and quality management in support of acquisition planning, information assurance/cybersecurity, test and evaluation processes, verification and validation processes, and/or, fielding and sustaining of lT/software systems;
Conduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and
Design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications;
Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications;
Prepare technical documentation which defines, specifies, and recommends system/subsystem characteristics;
Prepare management reports and conducts technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective action using application of engineering principles;
Perform validation of software systems including development of analyses/evaluation criteria and procedures, analyses/evaluation of results, and related recommendations;
Provide Agile and Digital system/program engineering, technical support and technical training to support programs/initiatives including, but not limited to, acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight;
Provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with AF Systems Engineering Assessment Model (SEAM) processes; and,
Perform all (system) engineering according to applicable DoW, AF, AFMC directives, instructions, and manuals, to include, but not be limited to, AFI 63-101, AFMAN 63-144, AFMCI 63-1202, AFMAN 63-128, AF/ 99-103 - and their updates, successors (as happens over time).
Job Requirements
U.S. Citizenship
Advanced Degree (MA/MS) or Doctorate from an ABET accredited program in Computer Science, Information Technology or other Engineering Discipline and 10 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoW, or
BA/BS Degree from an ABET accredited program in Computer Science, Information Technology or other Engineering Discipline and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoW, or,
15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, 8 of which must be in the DoW.
CompTIA Security+ CE
Must possess and maintain a Tier 3/Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect, (or associate)
AWS Cloud Practitioner or Microsoft Axure equivalent
Current certification in Oracle/OCI products and/or databases
Agile/Scrum Certifications
Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)
Work Location: (onsite at customer site, Kettering, OH)
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
- Advanced Degree (MA/MS) or Doctorate from ABET-accredited program in Computer Science, IT, or Engineering plus 10 years' experience (5 years in the DoD)
- BA/BS Degree from ABET-accredited program in Computer Science, IT, or Engineering plus 12 years' experience (5 years in the DoD)
- 15 years' directly related experience with proper certifications, 8 years in the DoD (alternate qualification path)
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- Must possess and maintain a Tier 3/Secret clearance (active)
- Work onsite at customer site in Kettering, OH
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.
