SATCOM Specialist

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, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a senior Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Specialist to join our team at Pope Army Airfield, NC supporting US Department of War (DoW) missions through long-haul transport of global airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (AISR) data. This critical position will involve network engineering activities to aid DoW planning, development, integration, testing and sustainment of sensor data backhaul systems that provide vital real-time battlefield intelligence to ensure US and coalition armed forces maintain operational superiority. As a senior SATCOM Specialist, you will manage advanced tactical communications and information technology systems in support of critical national security missions. Your duties will include, but are not limited to: Apply network engineering and SATCOM principles to assist in the technical analysis and optimization strategies for AISR Data Transport Infrastructure. Lead and conduct network engineering tasks within the SATCOM domain and develop foundational knowledge of

AISR SATCOM

network integration. Develop network designs for specific SATCOM links, ensuring adherence to government-defined bandwidth requirements and latency constraints. Document existing and developmental SATCOM network topologies, link budgets, and operational parameters for ground-based gateways and SATCOM assets. Analyze SATCOM waveform characteristics and modulation schemes to understand their impact on network performance and report findings to Government customers and mission partners. Lead and conduct configuration of network devices (e.g., routers, switches) to integrate with SATCOM modems and baseband equipment, ensuring proper Internet Protocol (IP) connectivity. Perform network troubleshooting for SATCOM-related issues, such as IP address conflicts or VLAN misconfigurations on ground segment equipment, and report findings to Government customers and mission partners. Required Qualifications U.S. Citizenship Bachelor's degree in STEM field (e.g., engineering, physics, math) and 8+ years of relevant work experience; or Master's degree in STEM field and 6+ years of relevant work experience; or Doctorate degree in STEM field and 3+ years of relevant work experience; or Associate's degree in STEM and 11+ years of relevant work experience Active TS/SCI security clearance required (must be able to maintain) Experience as a SATCOM Specialist or similar role Ability to obtain DoD 8140 Network Operations Specialist (WRC 441) intermediate-level proficiency certification within six months of assignment Ability to complete DoD-approved Information Assurance (IA) baseline certification for Automated Data Processing (ADP) IA Technical (IAT) level III and Computing Environment (CE) Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of assignment Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications Experience as a SATCOM Specialist or similar role supporting DoD or other Federal Government customers Field service experience working with SATCOM and/or terrestrial communication equipment at remote locations. Familiarity with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) concepts and applications Possess current DoD 8140 intermediate-level, ADP-III, and/or CE/OS certifications Experience working with cross-functional teams and Government stakeholders Strong technical documentation, briefing, and reporting experience Familiarity with systems engineering, test and evaluation, modeling and simulation, and/or mission operations

Schedule:

M-F; 8-5

Work Location:

On-site, Pope Army Airfield, Ft Bragg NC Travel:

Yes (occasional CONUS and OCONUS travel), 0%-10%

Relocation Assistance Available:

No Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:

Yes #LI-DK1

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to HR@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies. Torch Technologies is dedicated to providing superior research, development, and engineering services to the Department of Defense. As defense contractors, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. From the CEO's desk... When Bill Roark and Don Holder founded Torch in 2002, they knew that employees were the company's greatest asset. They believed that offering employees a stake in the outcome, by making them all owners, was critical to building a successful organization. I share that feeling. Bill and Don's original intent was fully achieved in 2011 when Torch converted to a 100 percent S-Corp ESOP. Since that time, the company has grown over ten-fold and gained national recognition for the success we have demonstrated as an employee-owned company. Today, Torch continues to respect the individual contributions of our employee-owners and to share the rewards of our success. In addition, we continue to foster an environment of employee recognition, respect, development, and comradery while striving to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We recognize that core to our company is a culture of trust with our employees, customers, business partners, and community. Our management team is committed to continue to earn that trust. This past year, Torch proudly announced that we were Certified Evergreen™. A timely achievement for Torch employee-owners as they will celebrate Torch's 20th anniversary this October, becoming Certified Evergreen™ signifies that while Torch employee-owners can look back on Torch's past with pride, Torch is also looking forward. Becoming Certified Evergreen™ means that Torch has committed to finding ways to make 100 percent employee ownership sustainable so that Torch will remain a private company forever. Going forward, Torch will continue to evolve to address market and technology changes in order to become a major provider of cost-effective technical services and solutions to the Warfighter. We are making significant investments into facilities, equipment, business systems, and research to enable us to provide innovations and timely business services to our clients. We feel that always looking to improve our service is key to sustaining customer trust in the future. Likewise, we believe that continuing to share ownership is one of the ways we maintain employee trust and an unparalleled commitment to succeed. Combined, these timeless principles form the basis of the Torch culture. A culture that we are committed to continue and strive to pass on to the next generation of employee-owners as an Evergreen Company.