Chief Engineer for Missile Defense Systems Engineering and Analysis - Military Veterans
at Torch Technologies
Torch Technologies, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a motivated and experienced engineer/analyst/scientist to lead an established and highly-respected team supporting Missile Defense System (MDS) assessments on Redstone Arsenal. This position involves managing and participating in advanced technology projects conducted at two Torch-led organizations: Collaborative Test and Evaluation Center (CTEC) and Sensors Collaborative Test and Evaluation Center (SCTEC). The selected candidate will perform a wide range of technical leadership duties involving algorithm testing, data generation, modeling and simulation, and analysis in support of Missile Defense Agency (MDA) initiatives.
Responsibilities include leading and coordinating a team of 40+ engineers, analysts, scientists, and information technology professionals in:
- Evaluating active/passive sensor performance, data fusion, multi-sensor tracking and target discrimination algorithms, system-level command and control algorithms, and missile defense battle management techniques.
- Developing and evaluating advanced prototypes, creating and executing plans to assess third-party algorithms, planning and conducting advanced MDS survivability assessments, and planning and conducting exploratory studies to identify, characterize, and assess MDS mission gaps.
- Coordinating with Government/Contractor Program Managers, prime development contractors, and external stakeholders and customers to identify and address missile defense challenges and opportunities.
- Leading, mentoring, and guiding CTEC and SCTEC exploratory research focus areas and efforts.
Job Requirements
This position requires a solid foundation in defense-related technologies, a good understanding of DoD missions and operations, a desire to learn new technologies, a proven ability to effectively lead teams of high-tech professionals, and a strong commitment to supporting national defense. Desired experience includes: computer modeling and simulation, statistics-based data analysis, knowledge of optical and/or RF phenomenologies, operation and/or evaluation of missile defense command and control systems, and knowledge of DoD budgeting and contracting.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- B.S. in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science
- 12+ years of related experience
- Demonstrated ability and interest in solving complex technical problems
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor highly technical teams
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and collaborative environment
- Proficiency with MATLAB, C++, or other programming languages
- M.S. in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science
- Extensive experience with missile defense system elements, C2BMC, and missile defense operations
- Missile defense system-level and/or element-level computer modeling and simulation
- Experience leading radar and/or missile defense systems engineering and assessments
- Data analysis planning and execution
- Artificial intelligence / machine learning
U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Security Clearance: Secret
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Huntsville, AL
Travel: No
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
Benefits:
Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: 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, and holidays.
Applying to Torch Technologies:
Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.
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Founded in October 2002, Torch is a 100% employee-owned business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Our commitment to our employee-owners results in a retention rate well over 90% and helps ensure our customers experience a stable work force. Torch has received national and local recognition for our business performance, workplace environment, and ethical business practices. In 2021, Torch ranked on the Inc. 5000 list for the fifteenth consecutive year. Torch was also named one of the Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services for the sixth consecutive year by Great Place to Work, and Great Place to Work and Fortune named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Millennials for the third time. Torch was also recognized as the ESOP Company of the Year by the New South Chapter of The ESOP Association for a second time. Torch was a recipient of the James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award by the DCSA. Washington Technology listed Torch in its “Top 100” Government Contractors ranking for the seventh consecutive year, and Bloomberg Government listed Torch in its annual “Top 200” ranking for the fifth consecutive year. Torch was also selected for a Colorado Springs Business Journal “Best in Business” award for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Torch became the only four-time recipient of the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Business Ethics in North Alabama. Great Place to Work named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Parents, and Torch was selected for a Colorado Springs Business Journal “Best in Business” award. In 2019, Torch was ranked on the Entrepreneur 360 list for the third consecutive year. In 2018, Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine named Torch a Best Medium Workplace for the third consecutive year. Torch was also named a winner of the 2018 Best Places to Work in Huntsville award for the fifth time. For more information, visit www.TorchTechnologies.com