Torch Technologies, Inc. · 6 hours ago
Mission Data Systems Design Engineer SME
Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned company providing research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. They are seeking a Mission Data Systems Engineer SME to lead the design, development, and testing of mission data for electronic warfare systems to enhance the survivability of aircraft in combat.
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Responsibilities
Functions as senior EW system engineer and technical lead for mission data (MD) design, development, testing, evaluation, and engineering on the applicable EW systems
Serves as lead engineer/team manager during major EW System operational test and evaluation
Functions as senior system project engineer in performing advanced systems engineering and hardware/software applications/design for EW equipment or devices
Senior engineer with project management responsibility to direct/conduct research and development demonstrations for complex Electromagnetic Warfare systems
Gather, interpret, and program emitter definitions using MIST, SPECTRE, and other relevant software referencing applicable intel sources
Understand and program other ancillary Radar Warning Receiver parameters
Experience programing and running electromagnetic environment simulations, A2APTS and CEESIM desired
Interpret test results and translate to ability to meet customer objectives
Ability to build prototype tools to support efforts in suitable languages such as Matlab, Python, and/or Java desired
Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure mission data design, development, and testing meets customer requirements
Provide training for less senior staff to enable them to contribute to the mission
Ability to write code that supports MD reprogramming process
Assists with test planning, test execution, and data analysis of laboratory, ground, and flight test activities in accordance with approved plans and guidance
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship
Education - A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field or similar experience in Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations related to platforms
Specific Work Experience - 10+ years in the Electronic Warfare Spectrum along with 3+ years of Project Management experience
Must possess and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance (required at hire) with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification: PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
Experience in providing engineering and analysis in the following activities: developing and updating threat databases using Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming (EWIR) tools, conducting, and reporting performance characterization assessments (PCAs); designing and using computer-based tools to flag and extract threat system parametric for analyses; generating optimized EW MD software files; developing and using software simulations and EW laboratory facilities to verify and validate MD prior to fielding; and performing rapid reprogramming of fielded MD in response to adversary threat changes
Experience in the development and implementation of MD on aircraft electronic warfare (EW) and/or defensive systems
Programming and debugging electromagnetic environment simulation models and scenarios
Testing and debugging skills related to mission data development and testing
Strong communication and customer service mindset able to explain complex technical concepts in simple language
Experience managing complex technical projects, preferably within the defense or aerospace industry
Benefits
ESOP participation
401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution
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
Holidays
Company
Torch Technologies, Inc.
Founded in October 2002, Torch is a 100% employee-owned business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.16M2012-02-09Seed· $3.01M
2011-12-31Debt Financing· $12.15M
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