Systems Engineer

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 nations 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 Technologieshas an exciting opportunity for aSystems EngineeratEglin AFB. Youll be the safety maestro behind some of the Air Forces most advanced weapon systemsleading tough hazard analyses steering riskreduction decisions and ensuring missionready performance from concept to sustainment. Youre the goto expert leadership depends on when the stakes are high and the safety standards are even higher.

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

• Lead System Safety Program activities providing senior technical guidance on hazard analysis risk assessment and system safety requirements.

• Oversee the development review and validation of system safety artifacts (e.g. SSHA SAR O&SHA hazard logs risktracking documentation).

• Perform highcomplexity evaluations of OEM safety assessments identifying analytical errors validating probability models and ensuring risks are accurately characterizedmirroring demonstrated duties such as detecting flawed OEM Risk Reduction Safety Assessments and correcting probabilitybased risk rankings.

• Deliver seniorlevel recommendations that support Air Force operational approvals safety-policy decisions and riskacceptance processes.

• Provide expert safety oversight for developmental and operational test events ensuring ground tests flight tests interoperability tests and reliability tests incorporate correct safety constraints and mitigations.

• Review T&E plans procedures and results for safety impacts and ensure alignment with program safety objectives and Air Force standards.

• Fulfill PWS-directed security requirements including classified-material handling SCI product management and vault-access operationsas reflected in documented system-safety roles.

• Maintain strict compliance with PWS security and informationprotection requirements (classified product tracking SCI event support and securefacility procedures).

• Advise program leadership on safety risks and requirements across technology maturation design reviews test readiness fielding decisions sustainment activities and configuration changes.

• Represent the program office in highvisibility technical reviews safety boards and briefings to senior stakeholders.

• Partner with engineering T&E organizations configuration management OEM partners logistics cybersecurity reliability engineering and operational units to ensure safety considerations are embedded throughout the acquisition process.

• Guide and mentorjunior engineers in system-safety methodology Air Force policy and acquisition best practices

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship

• Master of Science in relevant discipline and 3 years of relevant experience OR

• Bachelor of Science in relevant discipline and 5 years of relevant experience

• Must have and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors and 20 years of relevant experienceOR

• Masters and 15 yearsOR

• PHD and 5 years

• ABET accredited engineering degree

• Ability to define plan implement and manage comprehensive system safety programs.

• Expertise in system safety engineering methods for electronic electromechanical and mechanical armament systems.

• Knowledge of guidance and control systems weapons fuzing suspension and release equipment and associated test equipment.
  Strong understanding of design requirements hazard identification and system safety implications.

• Ability to interpret technical requirements specifications and standards related to system safety testing operations and logistics.

• Experience supporting test flight and operational readiness activities.

• Proficiency conducting or reviewing system safety analyses and supporting design tradeoff decisions.

• Ability to monitor and evaluate safetycritical configuration changes.

• Indepth knowledge of DoD munitions safety regulations and approval processes (e.g. USAF Nonnuclear Munitions Safety Board USN Weapon Systems Explosive Safety Review Board).

• Familiarity with applicable standards such as MILSTD1316.

• Knowledge of AFI 63104 Aircraft Stores Compatibility Certification requirements.

• Experience developing and interpreting systemssafetyrelated acquisition documentation including Systems Engineering Plans System Safety Analyses PESHE and Life Cycle Sustainment Plans.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Effective collaboration in multidisciplinary IPT environments

• Ability to work independently on complex ambiguous technical problems

• Professional judgment and decision-making in support of senior leadership

Schedule:(M-F; 8-5)

Work Location: Onsite at Eglin AFB FL

Travel:Yes 10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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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 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:

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