Systems Integration 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 nation's 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 Technologies is seeking a highly motivated Systems Integration Engineer to support the C2BMC Distributed Training System Simulation & Stimulation (DTS Sim/Stim) development, integration, fielding, and sustainment activities for Missile Defense Agency (MDA) at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The DTS Sim/Stim is a system of systems consisting of distributed training and exercise frameworks as well as weapons systems and sensor modeling applications. The DTS Sim/Stim is the primary driver that provides the stimulus needed to enable Warfighters to train on their operational Missile Defense systems at their warfighting location.

As a Systems Integration Engineer, your duties will include the following but not limited to:

• Coordinating the development and interoperability of the C2BMC Distributed Training System. Maintaining, installing and planning the current and future iterations of the DTS Sim/Stim equipment.
• Planning and coordination of software updates among Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and other organizations to facilitate seamless integration of evolving components within the product suite. Tasks include loading, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting the various Modeling & Simulation components within the DTS Sim/Stim environment. Integration efforts will include the analysis and troubleshooting of various tactical messaging protocols such as TADIL-J/Link16, VMF, B-Series, BXS/XML, and ADIP formats. Knowledge of networks, protocols, and RHEL commands will be required in the troubleshooting of various interfaces within and external to the DTS Sim/Stim Product Suite.
• Administration experience with Linux based Operating Systems, System Security, and maintenance of Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTs) products such as Java and MySQL is highly preferred.
• Aiding team members in troubleshooting, configuration management, architecture and integration of Blue Force Lay-downs (BFL) in accordance with directives. The C2BMC DTS is hosted at the Missile Defense Integration & Operations Center (MDIOC) in Colorado Springs and is a fast paced, multi-contractor environment that has daily interaction with customers.
• DTS operates 19 hrs a day x 5 days per week. Typically, an employee does not exceed 40 hours per week unless authorized for special events. There may be occasional weekends and off-hours work required based on the needs of the Warfighter.
• The selected candidate must be able to travel worldwide in support of DTS planning, fielding, and system support.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in STEM field, or a related technical discipline or equivalent experience
• 5+ years related experience (IT industry/IT military experience) using Linux environments
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• DoDD 8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, Network+ CE, etc.) is required. Candidates must either be certified at the time of hire or achieve certification within 60 days
• Strong Linux experience and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively with engineers in a self-directed environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modern cloud-native technologies, including containerization, virtualization, Kubernetes orchestration, Helm chart development, and RESTful API integration.
• Experience working with SSF, OSF, OSM, EADSIM, JSAF, MDST, FOXSIM, BOA, C2BMC, GFC, or other real-time simulations.
• Familiarity with DIS, TCP, UDP, and Multicast. Familiarity with VMF, TADIL-J, S-TADIL J, IBS, ADSI, CNIP, TDACS and other Tactical Data Links.
• Network connectivity/troubleshooting knowledge and Information Assurance (procedures and patching) background a plus.

Schedule:M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Huntsville, AL

Travel: 0-20%

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 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:

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