Systems Engineer, Journeyman

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Patterson (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Torch Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer, Journeyman to support the C3BM division at Wright Patterson AFB in Ohio.

The role emphasizes lifecycle systems engineering, requirements analysis, architecture development, and interoperability to enable resilient, joint, multi-domain operations. The candidate will drive risk assessment, provide technical briefings for government leadership, and collaborate with government and contractor stakeholders to advance integrated architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field; 3+ years of DoD experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
• Strong systems engineering across the acquisition lifecycle and architecture development.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering support across the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, integration, sustainment, and disposal.
• Translate operational requirements into technical requirements for MIT activities.
• Support architecture definition for DoD C3BM enterprise interoperability.
• Review DoD architecture models and support future-state architectures for sensor-to-shooter connectivity.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and programmatic risks.

Skills

Systems engineering

Architecture

Requirements analysis

Mission integration

Operational analysis

Cloud-based systems

Agile methodologies

CI/CD

DevSecOps

DevOps principles

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in related field

Job description

Position Overview

Torch Technologies is a 100% employee‑owned defense company headquartered in Huntsville, AL. The company provides research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and the Department of War.

The role is a Systems Engineer, Journeyman supporting the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. The position supports the development of an integrated Department of the Air Force Battle Network to provide resilient decision advantage for USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition forces.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering support throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, sustainment, and disposal activities.
• Support Mission Integration Team (MIT) activities by translating operational and functional requirements into technical requirements.
• Participate in architecture definition efforts to ensure integration and interoperability across the DAF C3BM enterprise architecture.
• Review current DoD architecture models and support development of future‑state architectures that enable sensor‑to‑shooter connectivity.
• Support risk assessments and collaborate with stakeholders to identify and mitigate technical and programmatic risks.
• Assist in developing execution management strategies and transition capability requirements to the acquisition community.
• Support development of test and evaluation strategies in coordination with acquisition and test organizations.
• Drive interoperability and integration efforts across Program Executive Offices (PEOs) and weapon systems.
• Capture and analyze current and future operational architectures based on mission and engagement scenarios.
• Engage with joint and coalition stakeholders to support development of integrated multi‑domain architectures.
• Support identification, assessment, and maturation of innovative concepts through analysis, modeling, simulation, and systems engineering activities.
• Prepare and support technical briefings, engineering documentation, reports, and recommendations for Government leadership.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field and 3+ years of DoD experience.
• Must have and be able to maintain an active Top Secret clearance and be SCI eligible.

Preferred Qualifications

• Systems engineering across the acquisition lifecycle.
• Systems architecture and integration.
• Requirements analysis and development.
• Mission integration and system‑of‑systems engineering.
• Operational analysis and architecture development.
• Cloud‑based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance.
• Agile methodologies, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles.
• Knowledge of systems acquisition and program management processes as defined in DoWI 5000.02 and DoWI 5000.75.
• Modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Technical documentation and brief development.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and solve complex problems with minimal oversight.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Government, contractor, joint, and coalition organizations.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities.

Job Details

Schedule: M-F, 8‑5

Work Location: Onsite at Wright Patterson AFB, OH

Travel: Yes, 0‑15%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Benefits

Torch Technologies offers a stable, professional work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package including ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 participates in E‑Verify.

Individuals with a disability or a disabled veteran have the right to request reasonable accommodations. Request accommodations by emailing [e-mail].