Mission Data Systems Design Engineer (Sr)

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, the services we provide 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 a Senior Mission Data Systems Engineer to join a team supporting the 23rd EWS, 350th Spectrum Warfare Group, 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). Its mission is to develop and test mission data (MD) to defeat enemy radar and infrared guided missile systems, enhancing aircrew and aircraft survivability in combat. This includes operational EW testing, MD development/validation/verification, force development evaluation execution, and facilitating foreign materiel exploitation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct appropriate EW research, MD development, and MD testing.
• Support EW system programming/reprogramming, coordinate programming/reprogramming requirements with EW system engineers, 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.
• Travel, both domestic and international (possessing a US passport or the ability to obtain one is required).

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Master's degree in a technical/engineering discipline; OR 12 years' relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement.
• 10 years' applicable experience.
• Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and an understanding of Windows-based personal computers and Microsoft Office software.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess and maintain a DoD TS/SCI Clearance (required at hire).

Qualifications

• Degree in an Engineering discipline is preferred.
• Previous experience in RF integration, EM spectrum management, antenna design, and digital signal processing is highly desirable but not required.
• Knowledge of EW weapons systems development, test and evaluation, and systems engineering is desired but not required.

Schedule

• 40 hours per week.
• Work location: Eglin AFB, FL.
• Travel: 10-15%.

Benefits

• ESOP participation.
• 401(k) match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, 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.