Systems Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Job summary

Torch Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer at Eglin AFB to lead safety analyses and ensure mission readiness from concept to sustainment. You will guide hazard analyses and risk assessments for advanced Air Force weapon systems.

You will collaborate with engineering, T&E, logistics, and cybersecurity teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with DoD safety regulations and MIL standards. The role requires TS clearance and a strong background in system safety.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Master of Science in relevant discipline and 3 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor of Science in relevant discipline and 5 years of relevant experience
• Must have and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead System Safety Program activities providing senior technical guidance on hazard analysis, risk assessment, and system safety requirements.
• Oversee the development, review, and validation of system safety artifacts (e.g., SSHA, SAR, O&SHA, hazard logs, risktracking documentation).
• Perform highcomplexity evaluations of OEM safety assessments, identifying analytical errors, validating probability models, and ensuring risks are accurately characterized-mirroring demonstrated duties such as detecting flawed OEM Risk Reduction Safety Assessments and correcting probabilitybased risk rankings.
• Deliver seniorlevel recommendations that support Air Force operational approvals, safety-policy decisions, and riskacceptance processes.
• Provide expert safety oversight for developmental and operational test events, ensuring ground tests, flight tests, interoperability tests, and reliability tests incorporate correct safety constraints and mitigations.
• Review T&E plans, procedures, and results for safety impacts and ensure alignment with program safety objectives and Air Force standards.
• Fulfill PWS-directed security requirements, including classified-material handling, SCI product management, and vault-access operations-as reflected in documented system-safety roles.
• Maintain strict compliance with PWS security and informationprotection requirements (classified product tracking, SCI event support, and securefacility procedures).
• Advise program leadership on safety risks and requirements across technology maturation, design reviews, test readiness, fielding decisions, sustainment activities, and configuration changes.
• Represent the program office in highvisibility technical reviews, safety boards, and briefings to senior stakeholders.
• Partner with engineering, T&E organizations, configuration management, OEM partners, logistics, cybersecurity, reliability engineering, and operational units to ensure safety considerations are embedded throughout the acquisition process.
• Guide and mentorjunior engineers in system-safety methodology, Air Force policy, and acquisition best practices

Skills

System safety

Hazard analysis

Risk assessment

Safety engineering

DoD regulations

Top Secret

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SSHA

SAR

O&SHA

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!

To r ch Technologieshas an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer at Eglin AFB. You'll be the safety maestro behind some of the Air Force's most advanced weapon systems-leading tough hazard analyses, steering riskreduction decisions, and ensuring missionready performance from concept to sustainment. You're the goto expert leadership depends on when the stakes are high and the safety standards are even higher.

As a Systems Engineer your duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead System Safety Program activities providing senior technical guidance on hazard analysis, risk assessment, and system safety requirements.


• Oversee the development, review, and validation of system safety artifacts (e.g., SSHA, SAR, O&SHA, hazard logs, risktracking documentation).


• Perform highcomplexity evaluations of OEM safety assessments, identifying analytical errors, validating probability models, and ensuring risks are accurately characterized-mirroring demonstrated duties such as detecting flawed OEM Risk Reduction Safety Assessments and correcting probabilitybased risk rankings.


• Deliver seniorlevel recommendations that support Air Force operational approvals, safety-policy decisions, and riskacceptance processes.


• Provide expert safety oversight for developmental and operational test events, ensuring ground tests, flight tests, interoperability tests, and reliability tests incorporate correct safety constraints and mitigations.


• Review T&E plans, procedures, and results for safety impacts and ensure alignment with program safety objectives and Air Force standards.


• Fulfill PWS-directed security requirements, including classified-material handling, SCI product management, and vault-access operations-as reflected in documented system-safety roles.


• Maintain strict compliance with PWS security and informationprotection requirements (classified product tracking, SCI event support, and securefacility procedures).


• Advise program leadership on safety risks and requirements across technology maturation, design reviews, test readiness, fielding decisions, sustainment activities, and configuration changes.


• Represent the program office in highvisibility technical reviews, safety boards, and briefings to senior stakeholders.


• Partner with engineering, T&E organizations, configuration management, OEM partners, logistics, cybersecurity, reliability engineering, and operational units to ensure safety considerations are embedded throughout the acquisition process.


• Guide and mentorjunior engineers in system-safety methodology, Air Force policy, and acquisition best practices

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship


• Master of Science in relevant discipline and 3 years of relevant experience OR


• Bachelor of Science in relevant discipline and 5 years of relevant experience


• Must have and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors and 20 years of relevant experienceOR


• Masters and 15 yearsOR


• PHD and 5 years


• ABET accredited engineering degree


• Ability to define, plan, implement, and manage comprehensive system safety programs.


• Expertise in system safety engineering methods for electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical armament systems.


• Knowledge of guidance and control systems, weapons fuzing, suspension and release equipment, and associated test equipment.
  Strong understanding of design requirements, hazard identification, and system safety implications.


• Ability to interpret technical requirements, specifications, and standards related to system safety, testing, operations, and logistics.


• Experience supporting test, flight, and operational readiness activities.


• Proficiency conducting or reviewing system safety analyses and supporting design tradeoff decisions.


• Ability to monitor and evaluate safetycritical configuration changes.


• Indepth knowledge of DoD munitions safety regulations and approval processes (e.g., USAF Nonnuclear Munitions Safety Board, USN Weapon Systems Explosive Safety Review Board).


• Familiarity with applicable standards such as MILSTD1316.


• Knowledge of AFI 63104 Aircraft Stores Compatibility Certification requirements.


• Experience developing and interpreting systemssafetyrelated acquisition documentation, including Systems Engineering Plans, System Safety Analyses, PESHE, and Life Cycle Sustainment Plans.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders


• Effective collaboration in multidisciplinary IPT environments


• Ability to work independently on complex, ambiguous technical problems


• Professional judgment and decision-making in support of senior leadership

Schedule (M-F; 8-5)

Work Location: Onsite at Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: Yes, 10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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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.

Applying to Torch Technologies

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