Integrated Fires Test Campaign (IFTC) Planner/GDS Test Integrator

Torch Technologies is 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 Defense. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, we directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission is “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom.” As a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we are committed to growing and sustaining our company for the next 100 years.

About the role

Torch Technologies is seeking an Integrated Fires Test Campaign (IFTC) Planner / GDS Test Integrator to join a team supporting complex Test & Evaluation (T&E), system-of-systems integration, and joint service coordination efforts. This position supports the Guam Defense System Joint Program Office (GDS JPO) and Integrated Fires Test Directorate (IFD).

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the foundational scope, concepts, and long-term planning efforts for future Integrated Fires Test Campaigns (IFTCs) in coordination with IF Test Directorate personnel, IF Systems Engineering, and Defensive Fires (DF) and Offensive Fires (OF) subject matter experts.
• Represent IF Test in Integrated Fires Roadmap synchronization and planning meetings, providing Test & Evaluation insight and ensuring future test objectives are properly scoped.
• Coordinate with Test & Evaluation experts to assess resource availability, identify gaps and deficiencies, and align future IFTC objectives with annual Integrated Fires priorities.
• Work with Systems Engineering and System Integration teams to determine required test methods, including Modeling & Simulation (M&S), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL), live fire testing, large-scale exercises, and other integrated test venues.
• Identify opportunities to combine developmental, contractor, and government test events to maximize efficiency and optimize test resources.
• Serve as a GDS Test Integrator, coordinating integrated testing activities for the GDS Battle Manager and GDS System-of-Systems.
• Collaborate with joint stakeholders, including ATEC, Navy/MDA, Air Force, and DOT&E, to ensure alignment of GDS test objectives with joint test activities.
• Provide subject matter expertise in Test & Evaluation, system-of-systems architectures, command and control systems, Joint Track Management Capability (JTMC) integration, and Link-16 interface planning and execution.
• Identify opportunities for GDS objectives to be incorporated into annual Integrated Fires Test Campaign events and future planning cycles.
• Develop and present technical briefings, analysis, reports, and recommended courses of action to government customers and senior leaders.
• Monitor cost, performance, and schedule indicators for planned test activities and provide recommendations to Project Managers.
• Review and evaluate contractor proposals supporting test-related program requirements.
• Support Test & Evaluation planning for Research and Development (R&D), pre-Milestone B systems, and emerging Integrated Fires capabilities.
• Participate in technical interchange meetings, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and joint planning forums supporting the Fires enterprise.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or a related field AND 10+ years of related experience in Test & Evaluation, systems engineering, integrated fires, or air and missile defense programs. OR Master’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or a related field AND 8+ years of related experience.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Experience and background with integrated system of systems with Link-16 and JTMC bridge.
• Prior experience/exposure to GDS or knowledge of it specifically in relation to Link-16/JTMC is a plus.
• General awareness of the T&E process, especially with annual Integrated Fires Test Campaigns.
• Ability to understand the technical side of systems and how system engineering objectives translate to testing.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Test & Evaluation principles for system development, system-of-systems integration, and requirements analysis.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to present complex technical information to senior government stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or a related technical field.
• Experience with Integrated Fires, Air and Missile Defense, or Command and Control systems.
• Experience with system-of-systems architectures and integration efforts.
• Experience supporting joint service test activities and Department of Defense Test & Evaluation organizations.
• Experience with Modeling & Simulation (M&S), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL), live fire testing, or large-scale exercises.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Pay

Competitive salary.

Benefits

• ESOP participation
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Paid time off and holidays