Systems Engineer, Principal

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Job Title

Systems Engineer, Principal

Location

Massachusetts - Hanscom AFB - Hanscom AFB, MA 01731 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for aPrincipal SystemsEngineerto support the the Air Force Information Dominance System Center (AFIDSC/HB). The Air Force Program Execution Office (AFPEO/HB) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO Information Dominance System Center portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFIDSC is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS.

Responsibilities

This position requires a highly motivated individual with systems engineering experience to include but not limited to the duties below:

• 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 operations 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

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Citizenship:Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education:Bachelor's Degree in a related professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program and 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 10 of which must be in the DoD,OR

• Experience in engineering and technical resources with either USAF command or control reporting systems, tactical radar, shelter and radome systems, aircraft trainer pods, radios and communication systems, EW systems, or threat emitters depending on the specific branch needs.
• Experience with DOORS, Visio, and Cameo.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:Master's Degree in a related in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program and 15 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 8 years of which must be in the DoD.

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Job Type:Regular

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Hanscom AFB, MA

Travel:Yes, 0-10%

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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