Apply on Employer Site

Torch Technologies, Inc. · 19 hours ago

Principal Innovation Engineer

Hanscom AFB, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $162K/yr

20+ years exp

Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned company providing superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. The Principal Innovation Engineer will support the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division by applying systems engineering principles to the acquisition process and ensuring integration with the broader Department of the Air Force architecture.

AerospaceAutomotiveComputerElectronicsInformation TechnologyNational SecurityRoboticsSoftware

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide Systems Engineering assistance that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system engineering to the acquisition process

Provide engineering support in the design, operation, and sustainment of systems and components that cover tasks throughout the acquisition life cycle (requirements analysis through system disposal)

Candidate selected will Support Director of Innovation Program Executive Officer Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM)

Operational Analysis to translate operational and functional requirements into technical requirements

Architecture Definition to design the capability’s architecture while ensuring integration/interoperability with the broader DAF C3BM enterprise architecture

Risk assessment of the capability, and if risk needs to be mitigated, the MIT works with the Science & Technology Community to address

Execution management strategy providing the capability’s requirements to the Acquisition Community

Test and Evaluation Strategy with the Acquisition Community to work with the Test and Evaluation Community for exercise and experimentation activities before delivery to the Operational Community

Reviews current Department of Defense (DoD) architecture models and designs a migration path to a future state that enables seamless sensor-to-shooter connectivity

Drives interconnectivity between represented PEOs and weapon systems

Engages the joint and coalition community to design and evaluate an architecture that will connect any sensor to any shooter irrespective of service or coalition

Identifies, assesses, and matures innovative and affordable concepts meeting current and future AF needs through multi-domain expertise, analytics, and modeling, simulation & analysis tool development

Qualification

Systems EngineeringDoD Architecture ModelsDigital InfrastructureDAF Battle NetworkCloud-based SystemsAgile MethodsRisk AssessmentInteroperability StandardsCommunication SkillsTechnical Documentation

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant field and 20+ years of experience with 12+ years of DoD related experience

Familiarity with DAF Battle Network data links and related interoperability standards

Understanding of air, space, processing, and computing layers within the operational technology stack

Knowledge of digital infrastructure, including networking and cloud/edge environments

Experience with fixed AOCs and associated mission systems

Understanding of firmware and software-defined capabilities

Ability to engage industry, identify relevant technologies, and map solutions to mission and technical needs for PM implementation

Familiar with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance

Familiar with agile methods and CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps principals

Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force

Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs

Possesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents, and plans

Must have and be able to maintain an active Top Secret level clearance and be SCI eligible