Chief Scientist for Missile Defense Systems Engineering and Analysis

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Job Title

Chief Scientist for Missile Defense Systems Engineering and Analysis

Location

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

Job Description

Torch Technologies is seeking a highly skilled and experienced engineer/analyst/scientist with the ability to join an established and respected team of scientists, engineers and analysts supporting Missile Defense System (MDS) assessment on Redstone Arsenal. This position consists of serving as the Chief Scientist for 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.

• The mission of the CTEC is to provide MDA's Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) Directorate with independent, government-owned, modeling, simulation, and evidence-based assessments for future C2BMC software builds.
• The mission of the SCTEC is to provide MDA's Ground Sensors Directorate with independent, government-owned, modeling, simulation, analysis, and assessment capability for future sensor software builds.

Responsibilities include leading, conducting, and coordinating a team of 40+ engineers/analysts/scientists 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, establishing and leading assessment plans for evaluation of 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 solve missile defense challenges and opportunities.
• Leading, mentoring, and guiding CTEC and SCTEC exploratory research focus areas and efforts.
• Reviewing and approving CTEC and SCTEC technical analyses and assessments provided to external customers, to include validation of analysis scope, design, methodology, and results.
• Chairing CTEC/SCTEC Technical Review Boards and managing internal technical review processes.
• Advising CTEC and SCTEC leadership on all technical aspects of lab activities.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• M.S. and/or PhD in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics
• 12+ years of related experience
• Demonstrated ability and interest in solving complex technical problems
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor highly technical teams
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and collaborative environment
• Proficiency with MATLAB, C++, or other programming languages

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• PhD in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics
• Extensive experience with missile defense system elements, C2BMC, and missile defense operations
• Missile defense system and element-level computer modeling and simulation
• Experience leading radar and/or missile defense systems engineering and assessments
• Data analysis planning and execution
• Missile defense system and element-level algorithm evaluation
• Target discrimination, tracking, and trajectory estimation
• Analysis of optical and/or RF target signatures
• Analysis of command and control systems
• 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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