Chief Engineer for Missile Defense Systems Engineering and Analysis

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Job Title

Chief Engineer for Missile Defense Systems Engineering and Analysis

Location

Alabama - Huntsville - Huntsville, AL 35802 US (Primary)

Job Description

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.

Be a part of a vital team helping ensure the United States can defeat current and future foreign missile threats!

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
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• 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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