Army Robotics Mission Engineer

Torch Technologies - Aberdeen, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Aberdeen, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Torch Technologies is seeking a Mission Engineer to support the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) Human Machine Integrated Formations (HMIF) Project Office. This role involves collaborating with system users, requirements owners, and developmental contractors to translate operational mission requirements into systems, hardware, and software requirements for the prototyping of HMIF formations for Armor and Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs). The Mission Engineer will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between operational requirements and engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating, scheduling, engineering and technical support activities applicable to systems development and capability integration.
• Manage communications between the Mission Engineering working group and engineering working groups.
• Collect information and RFIs from engineering groups and format the information as required.
• Translate operational vignettes, CONOPS, and mission threads into engineering scope.
• Provide expertise in linking operational vignettes, CONOPS, and mission threads into modeling and simulations environments.
• Prepare recommendations, updates, and/or briefings for the Mission Engineering Working Group Leads.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5 years of relevant systems engineering experience.
• Experience in DoD acquisition programs, with Army experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience applying systems engineering and integration principles across hardware and software systems.
• Experience with DoD acquisition process and authoring DoD acquisition documentation including systems engineering plans and Performance Based Specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint and Excel, and knowledgeable in MS Project.

Nice-to-haves

• Recent engineering experience with platforms and C4ISR systems.
• Familiarity with DoD 5000 acquisition lifecycle processes.
• Superior writing skills for developing technical system-level specifications.
• Excellent communication skills for generating and delivering focused briefings on complex topics to senior leaders.
• Ability to work on multi-functional/multi-disciplinary teams.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays