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

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

FSA / HSA

Job summary

Torch Technologies is seeking an Integrated Fires Test Campaign (IFTC) Planner / GDS Test Integrator to support Guam Defense System (GDS) test objectives and joint test events from Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. The role emphasizes planning, system-of-systems integration, and coordination with DOD stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in T&E, SE, or air and missile defense, with active Secret clearance and experience with Link-16/JTMC.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree plus 10+ years in T&E, SE, integrated fires or air and missile defense programs.
• Master's degree plus 8+ years in T&E, SE, integrated fires or air and missile defense programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine Integrated Fires Test Campaign plans and synchronize with the Integrated Fires Roadmap.
• Represent IF Test in roadmapping and planning meetings, providing T&E insight.
• Coordinate with T&E experts to assess resources and align objectives with priorities.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering to determine test methods (M&S, HWIL, live-fire).
• Identify opportunities to optimize test resources by combining events.
• Serve as a GDS Test Integrator coordinating testing for GDS Battle Manager and system-of-systems.
• Engage with stakeholders (ATEC, Navy/MDA, Air Force, DOT&E) to align objectives.
• Provide SME input on T&E principles for system development and SITSO integration.
• Present technical briefs and recommendations to government customers and senior leaders.
• Monitor cost, performance, and schedule indicators and advise PMs.

Skills

Test & Evaluation

Systems Engineering

Integrated Fires

Link-16

Communication

Analytical

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management/Engineering

Master's degree in Business/Management/Engineering

Tools

Modeling & Simulation

Hardware-in-the-Loop

Job description

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 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 is responsible for developing and refining Integrated Fires Test Campaign plans, synchronizing test objectives with the Integrated Fires Roadmap, and ensuring Guam Defense System (GDS) test objectives are incorporated into joint test events. This position supports the Guam Defense System Joint Program Office (GDS JPO) and Integrated Fires Test Directorate (IFD).

Job 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Master’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or a related field AND 8+ years of related experience in Test & Evaluation, systems engineering, integrated fires, or air and missile defense programs.
• 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 would be a plus (but not a deal breaker).
• From a test perspective, I’d say T&E expertise is not a requirement; however, general awareness of the T&E process would be favorable, especially with the annual Integrated Fires Test Campaigns.
• The position does require the ability to understand the technical side of the 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: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama

Travel: Yes, approximately 15%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Benefits

• competitive salary
• 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
• holidays

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.

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Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.

Torch Technologies is dedicated to providing superior research, development, and engineering services to the Department of Defense. As defense contractors, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country.

From the CEO's desk...

When Bill Roark and Don Holder founded Torch in 2002, they knew that employees were the company's greatest asset. They believed that offering employees a stake in the outcome, by making them all owners, was critical to building a successful organization. I share that feeling. Bill and Don's original intent was fully achieved in 2011 when Torch converted to a 100 percent S-Corp ESOP. Since that time, the company has grown over ten-fold and gained national recognition for the success we have demonstrated as an employee-owned company. Today, Torch continues to respect the individual contributions of our employee-owners and to share the rewards of our success. In addition, we continue to foster an environment of employee recognition, respect, development, and comradery while striving to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We recognize that core to our company is a culture of trust with our employees, customers, business partners, and community. Our management team is committed to continue to earn that trust. This past year, Torch proudly announced that we were Certified Evergreen™. A timely achievement for Torch employee-owners as they will celebrate Torch’s 20th anniversary this October, becoming Certified Evergreen™ signifies that Torch employee-owners can look back on Torch’s past with pride, Torch is also looking forward. Becoming Certified Evergreen™ means that Torch has committed to finding ways to make 100 percent employee ownership sustainable so that Torch will remain a private company forever. Going forward, Torch will continue to evolve to address market and technology changes in order to become a major provider of cost-effective technical services and solutions to the Warfighter. We are making significant investments into facilities, equipment, business systems, and research to enable us to provide innovations and timely business services to our clients. We feel that always looking to improve our service is key to sustaining customer trust in the future. Likewise, we believe that continuing to share ownership is one of the ways we maintain employee trust and an unparalleled commitment to succeed. Combined, these timeless principles form the basis of the Torch culture. A culture that we are committed to continue and strive to pass on to the next generation of employee-owners as an Evergreen Company.