Systems Engineer, Senior

starfish; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Torch Technologies in Kettering, OH seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to support AFLCMC/GB programs. The role focuses on Agile system engineering, software and hardware integration, risk management, and program reviews to sustain DoD capabilities.

A DoD background and active clearance are highly valued, with responsibilities spanning technical documentation, compliance, and program execution. Ideal candidates will have advanced degrees or extensive DoD experience, and certifications in security or

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Advanced degree in CS/IT or engineering with 10 years DoD experience, or BA/BS with 12 years DoD experience, or 15 years with DoD.
• Must possess Tier 3/Secret clearance.
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+ CE; AWS Solutions Architect or AWS Cloud Practitioner; Oracle/OCI databases.
• A preference for Agile/Scrum certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform work applying broad theory and practical knowledge of Agile system engineering to the acquisition process.
• Identify and apply IT acquisition strategies, performance measures, and quality management in acquisition planning and cybersecurity.
• Conduct program portfolio reviews to evaluate plans and manage baselines.
• Design and perform system-level tests to ensure subsystem and system performance.
• Prepare technical documentation and management reports with engineering analyses.
• Provide Agile and digital system/program engineering support and training for programs.
• Assist in risk management activities and ensure compliance with DoD directives.

Skills

Agile systems engineering

Technical communication

Risk management

Education

ABET-accredited CS/IT/Engineering degree (MA/MS/PhD)

ABET-accredited BA/BS in CS/IT/Engineering

15+ years DoD-related experience

Tools

AWS

Oracle/OCI databases

CompTIA Security+ CE

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 has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer, Senior located in Kettering, OH (Dayton, WPAFB) to support our EPASS GB contract. As part of the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate, the Stoc Control System (SCS) is a web-based and mainframe wholesale and depot retail asset management system. It provides enhanced processing of stock control transactions and management information for Air Force and Marine Corps (USMC) operations. The system directly supports AF, USMC, and other service/agency customers. It provides worldwide combat readiness and sustainability for the warfighter through allocation, custody, and distribution of supply and equipment items supporting the full range of Air Force weapon systems such as F-35, F22, F-15, F-16, A-10, C-130, C-17, C-5, etc. The SCS FIAR RDT&E efforts are focused on modernizing and improving this Air Force capability.

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

• P erform work that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of Agile system engineering to the acquisition process.


• Identify, describe, and apply emerging IT acquisition strategies, best practices, IT-related performance measures and quality management in support of acquisition planning, information assurance/cybersecurity, test and evaluation processes, verification and validation processes, and/or, fielding and sustaining of lT/software systems;


• Conduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and


• Design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications;


• Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications;


• Prepare technical documentation which defines, specifies, and recommends system/subsystem characteristics;


• Prepare management reports and conducts technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective action using application of engineering principles;


• Perform validation of software systems including development of analyses/evaluation criteria and procedures, analyses/evaluation of results, and related recommendations;


• Provide Agile and Digital system/program engineering, technical support and technical training to support programs/initiatives including, but not limited to, acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight;


• Provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with AF Systems Engineering Assessment Model (SEAM) processes; and,


• Perform all (system) engineering according to applicable DoW, AF, AFMC directives, instructions, and manuals, to include, but not be limited to, AFI 63-101, AFMAN 63-144, AFMCI 63-1202, AFMAN 63-128, AF/ 99-103 - and their updates, successors (as happens over time).

Job Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship


• Advanced Degree (MA/MS) or Doctorate from an ABET accredited program in Computer Science, Information Technology or other Engineering Discipline and 10 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoW, or


• BA/BS Degree from an ABET accredited program in Computer Science, Information Technology or other Engineering Discipline and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoW, or,


• 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, 8 of which must be in the DoW.


• CompTIA Security+ CE


• Must possess and maintain a Tier 3/Secret clearance.


• Certifications Requirements (Possesses any or all of the following certifications)

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, (or associate)


• AWS Cloud Practitioner or Microsoft Axure equivalent


• Current certification in Oracle/OCI products and/or databases


• CompTIA Security + CE

Preferred Qualifications:

• Agile/Scrum Certifications

Schedule : (M-F; 8-5)

Work Location : (customer s