Torch Technologies, Inc. · 1 day ago
Systems Engineer, Principal
Hanscom AFB, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $165K/yr
15+ years expTorch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned company providing engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. They are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, focusing on system performance, technical support, and program management for various Air Force programs.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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 documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Prepares management reports and conducts technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles
Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems
Provide 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
Provide engineering support to conduct formal trade studies based on engineering performance, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, life cycle cost, productivity, reliability, maintainability, risk, and schedule
Provide technical recommendation support services, including reviews, studies, audits, evaluations and analyses, scientific and procedural guidance, documentation, technical analysis, and support of associated engineering IPTs
Provide proposal analysis support services that compare and quantify proposed systems, components, approaches for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectiveness
Provide concepts and requirements analyses support services including, but not limited to, reviewing and analyzing:
Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs)
Capability Development Documents (CDDs)
Capability Production Documents (CPDs)
Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs)
Military Utility Assessments
Concepts of Operation (CONOPs)
Technology Development Strategies
Functional Configuration Audits (FCA)/Physical Configuration Audits (PCA), and
Technology Standards Profiles
Review and analyze system concepts and user requirements that have been approved and entered into a system requirements baseline (functional, allocated, and product)
Supports implementation and execution of software development and integration on in concert with Government and prime contractors
Applies expert knowledge and mastery of advanced engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods to ensure assigned work remains consistent with program objectives, costs, schedules, performance criteria, and existing policies
Works with Government and Contractor personnel to review work performed by private industry, such as design, analysis and testing of systems and subsystems
Systematically applies expertise in systems engineering to create new or substantially improved, processes, techniques, and/or procedures that address requirements
Applies experimental theories, new applications or developments to improve operation and/or resolve unique or complex/controversial problems, conditions or issues
Understanding of cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance, preferred
Experience with Agile methods and Continuous Integration/Continuous Development, Development, Security and Operations (DevSecOps) and Development and Operations (DevOps) principals, preferred
Understanding and experience with Agile software development best practices specifically Scaled Agile Framework, DevOps and Agile sprint planning
Ability to guide development efforts in the effective use of standards to achieve mission capabilities with Agile standards, as applicable
Demonstrated critical thinking skills
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship
Master's Degree in a related in a professional engineering discipline and 15 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 8 years of which must be in the DoD
Preferred
Understanding of cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance
Experience with Agile methods and Continuous Integration/Continuous Development, Development, Security and Operations (DevSecOps) and Development and Operations (DevOps) principals
Understanding and experience with Agile software development best practices specifically Scaled Agile Framework, DevOps and Agile sprint planning
Ability to guide development efforts in the effective use of standards to achieve mission capabilities with Agile standards, as applicable
Demonstrated critical thinking skills
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.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.16M2012-02-09Seed· $3.01M
2011-12-31Debt Financing· $12.15M
Leadership Team
Bill Roark
Co-Founder
Darryl Trousdale
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