Torch Technologies is seeking a Missile Defense Architecture Analyst to join a team developing and evaluating advanced strategic and regional architecture concepts, executing predictive modeling and simulation, and identifying critical capability gaps. This position supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA/CA) in Huntsville, AL.
As a Missile Defense Architecture Analyst, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:- Maintain awareness of performance assessments of the Missile Defense System (MDS) at the full-system level and among contributing weapon systems, and update records on present or future capability gaps that will drive future development efforts.
- Contribute to architecture planning, requirements definition, and development activities at the enterprise level supporting strategic and regional architectures.
- Develop analysis scripts using MATLAB and/or Python to build new capabilities within the Benchmark M&S environment to support trade study analyses for future concepts.
- Conduct runs of the MDA Benchmark tool to perform predictive analysis about potential future missile defense architecture laydowns against theoretical and conceptual future threat environments.
Required Qualifications:- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field such as Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics (or related discipline).
- 2+ years of professional experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large Department of War (DoW) programs/projects, or industry equivalent.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active DoW Secret clearance.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and critical thinking abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams to solve complex problems.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience producing and automating analysis tools using MATLAB and/or Python (or similar scripting language).
- Prior hands-on experience utilizing or integrating models within the MDA Benchmark tool suite.
- Familiarity with one or more elements of the Missile Defense System (MDS).
Schedule: M-F; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Standard / Core Hours)
Work Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL (Onsite / Customer Facility)
Travel: Yes, 0-10% (minimal travel as required for meetings or reviews)
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: 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.
