Senior Systems Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Torch Technologies, Inc. seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to support the AFLCMC/ESG at Hanscom AFB, MA. The role covers system engineering across lifecycle stages for C2ISR and related domains, with responsibilities including reviews, trade studies, documentation, and risk analysis.

The position requires a US citizenship, a bachelor’s degree, and extensive DoD program experience. On-site work at Hanscom AFB, 8-5, with 0-10% travel and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline with at least 5 years supporting the DoW.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive program portfolio reviews to evaluate and recommend plans, enhance systems engineering processes, and design system-level tests.
• Review and evaluate plans, programs, designs, and test results to verify subsystem and system performance.
• Prepare technical documentation defining system/subsystem characteristics, reports, and presentations for planning and corrective actions.
• Perform system validations, including criteria and procedure development, and analyze major engineering results.
• Provide engineering support and training for programs, including acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, deployment, fielding, and operations oversight.
• Support risk management activities in alignment with AF SEAM processes.
• Conduct formal trade studies on engineering performance, cost-performance, and lifecycle considerations.
• Analyze proposals to compare technical feasibility and cost-effectiveness of proposed systems.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

Requirements development

Modeling & simulation

Configuration management

Engineering life cycle

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

MBSE tools

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!

Senior Systems Engineer

Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Ground Base Air Defense Sensor division (AFLCMC/ESG) at Hanscom AFB, MA. The ESG Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.

• Conduct comprehensive program portfolio reviews to evaluate and recommend alternative plans, enhance systems engineering processes, manage and sustain technical baselines, and design/perform system-level tests to ensure subsystem and system performance aligns with approved specifications.
• Review and evaluate alternative plans, systems engineering programs, designs, and test results to verify subsystem and system performance compliance with program specifications.
• Prepare technical documentation defining and recommending system/subsystem characteristics, management reports, and technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective actions, applying engineering economy principles.
• Perform system validations, including criteria and procedure development, and analyze/evaluate major engineering system results.
• Provide engineering, technical support, and training for programs/initiatives, including acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, evolution, deployment, fielding, installation, and operations oversight.
• Support risk management activities in alignment with Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model (AF SEAM) processes.
• Conduct formal trade studies considering engineering performance, effectiveness, cost-performance balance, lifecycle cost, reliability, maintainability, risk, and schedule.
• Offer technical recommendations through reviews, studies, audits, evaluations, analyses, procedural guidance, and documentation, supporting engineering Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Analyze proposals to compare and quantify technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost-effectiveness of proposed systems and components.
• Review and analyze key documents, including Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs), Capability Development Documents (CDDs), Capability Production Documents (CPDs), and Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs).
• Conduct assessments of military utility, operational concepts (CONOPs), technology development strategies, functional configuration audits (FCAs), physical configuration audits (PCAs), and technology standards profiles.
• Analyze system concepts and user requirements entered into system requirements baselines (functional, allocated, and product).
• Assist in material solution analysis, technology development, engineering, manufacturing, production, deployment, and operations support.
• Provide support for engineering technical processes, including version/configuration control, requirements analysis, architecture design, implementation, integration, verification, validation, and decision analysis.
• Perform risk, configuration, technical data, and interface management, as well as technical planning and assessments.
• Support planning and execution of technical reviews (e.g., System Requirements Review, Technology Readiness Assessments) and develop associated documentation (e.g., Systems Engineering Plan, Risk Management Plan).
• Develop systems engineering documentation, ensuring understanding of systems-of-systems interactions, configuration management, technical data packages, and acquisition/sustainment engineering processes.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed with at least 5 years supporting the DoW.
• Requirements development; production/deployment; operations/support
• Architectures development & implementation
• Modeling & simulation; MBSE principles; verification & validation
• Technical data package development/sustainment
• Configuration management principles
• Experience with network architectures, embedded systems, application deployment, cloud deployment, and virtualization
• Familiarity with DoW Acquisition processes including Technology Maturation, Risk Reduction, EMD, Production & Deployment
• Familiarity with Electronic Warfare and/or Air Combat operations, live aircrew training, TTP development, and Range Infrastructure architectures/systems
• Broad theoretical and practical knowledge of systems engineering for acquisition
• Engineering support across system lifecycle (requirements through disposal)
• Understanding and implementation of DoW acquisition and sustainment systems engineering processes
• Familiarity with Technology Maturation, Risk Reduction, EMD, Production & Deployment activities
• Use of analytical, simulation, MBSE, and digital engineering tools (as provided)
• Ability to work closely with Government and EPASS logisticians, program managers, and engineers
• Must have and be able to maintain a Secret level clearance.

Schedule

(M-F; 8-5)

Work Location

(onsite on Hanscom AFB)

Travel

0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available

(No)

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract

(No)

Salary Range

$135,000 - $150,000

The salary range information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, 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.

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.

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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