Systems Engineer, Journeyman

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

This position supports the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES) at Hanscom AFB, MA. The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division, also known as the Force Protection Division, is responsible for managing and executing the modernization, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of various software and hardware within the ESS Portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systems engineering and program reviews to evaluate alternative plans, technical baselines, design efforts, and system-level test results to ensure subsystem and system performance meets approved program specifications.
• Prepare technical documentation, management reports, and technical presentations supporting planning, implementation, and corrective actions.
• Perform system validation activities, including development of criteria and procedures, and analyze results of major engineering systems.
• Provide systems engineering support across acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, deployment/fielding, installation, and operations oversight activities.
• Provide engineering support to program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model (SEAM) processes.
• Conduct engineering trade studies and technical analyses involving system performance, effectiveness, cost, lifecycle cost, reliability, maintainability, risk, and schedule.
• Support proposal evaluations, technical studies, audits, analyses, and engineering IPT activities to assess technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectiveness.
• Review and analyze Air Force requirements and acquisition documentation including SRDs, ICDs, CDDs, CPDs, CONOPs, AoAs, Technology Development Strategies, FCAs, and PCAs.
• Support implementation and maintenance of system requirements applications across branch systems using Python, Linux, and Cameo.
• Support technical engineering reviews, meetings, and briefings with Government and Contractor personnel.
• Review and analyze system concepts, requirements baselines, and software integration activities in collaboration with Government and prime contractor teams.
• Apply advanced engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods to ensure work remains aligned with program objectives, schedules, costs, performance criteria, and existing policies.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience within the Department of Defense sector.
• Experience supporting systems engineering activities across the acquisition lifecycle.
• Experience developing system requirements, technical documentation, and engineering analyses.
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes, technical reviews, and configuration management principles.
• Experience in engineering and technical resources with either USAF command or control reporting systems, tactical radar, aircraft trainer pods, radios and communication systems, EW systems, or threat emitters depending on the specific branch needs.
• Experience with Python, Linux, and Cameo.
• Must have and maintain an active Secret security clearance.

Skills

• Partnership-oriented with the ability to foster collaboration between government and contractor teams.
• Strategic thinker capable of translating operational needs into measurable and testable outcomes.
• Strong communicator able to provide clear feedback and effectively brief senior leadership.
• Mission-focused mindset with the ability to evaluate technical solutions from an operational user perspective.
• Ability to operate independently while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance (preferred).
• Experience supporting Agile software development environments, including SAFe Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, DevOps, and Agile sprint planning methodologies (preferred).
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.

Pay

Salary range: $110,000 - $120,000. The salary range is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the salary for a position, including 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.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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.