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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** Torch Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Eglin Air Force Base, FL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Reliability Engineering - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88063732/1 ## About the Role * U.S. Citizenship * Master of Science in relevant discipline and 3 years of relevant experience OR * Bachelor of Science in relevant discipline and 5 years of relevant experience * Must have and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility., * Bachelors and 20 years of relevant experienceOR * Masters and 15 yearsOR * PHD and 5 years * ABET accredited engineering degree * Ability to define, plan, implement, and manage comprehensive system safety programs. * Expertise in system safety engineering methods for electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical armament systems. * Knowledge of guidance and control systems, weapons fuzing, suspension and release equipment, and associated test equipment. Strong understanding of design requirements, hazard identification, and system safety implications. * Ability to interpret technical requirements, specifications, and standards related to system safety, testing, operations, and logistics. * Experience supporting test, flight, and operational readiness activities. * Proficiency conducting or reviewing system safety analyses and supporting design tradeoff decisions. * Ability to monitor and evaluate safetycritical configuration changes. * Indepth knowledge of DoD munitions safety regulations and approval processes (e.g., USAF Nonnuclear Munitions Safety Board, USN Weapon Systems Explosive Safety Review Board). * Familiarity with applicable standards such as MILSTD1316. * Knowledge of AFI 63104 Aircraft Stores Compatibility Certification requirements. * Experience developing and interpreting systemssafetyrelated acquisition documentation, including Systems Engineering Plans, System Safety Analyses, PESHE, and Life Cycle Sustainment Plans. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders * Effective collaboration in multidisciplinary IPT environments * Ability to work independently on complex, ambiguous technical problems * Professional judgment and decision-making in support of senior leadership ## Description As a Systems Engineer your duties include but are not limited to the following: * Lead System Safety Program activities providing senior technical guidance on hazard analysis, risk assessment, and system safety requirements. * Oversee the development, review, and validation of system safety artifacts (e.g., SSHA, SAR, O&SHA, hazard logs, risktracking documentation). * Perform highcomplexity evaluations of OEM safety assessments, identifying analytical errors, validating probability models, and ensuring risks are accurately characterized-mirroring demonstrated duties such as detecting flawed OEM Risk Reduction Safety Assessments and correcting probabilitybased risk rankings. * Deliver seniorlevel recommendations that support Air Force operational approvals, safety-policy decisions, and riskacceptance processes. * Provide expert safety oversight for developmental and operational test events, ensuring ground tests, flight tests, interoperability tests, and reliability tests incorporate correct safety constraints and mitigations. * Review T&E plans, procedures, and results for safety impacts and ensure alignment with program safety objectives and Air Force standards. * Fulfill PWS-directed security requirements, including classified-material handling, SCI product management, and vault-access operations-as reflected in documented system-safety roles. * Maintain strict compliance with PWS security and informationprotection requirements (classified product tracking, SCI event support, and securefacility procedures). * Advise program leadership on safety risks and requirements across technology maturation, design reviews, test readiness, fielding decisions, sustainment activities, and configuration changes. * Represent the program office in highvisibility technical reviews, safety boards, and briefings to senior stakeholders. * Partner with engineering, T&E organizations, configuration management, OEM partners, logistics, cybersecurity, reliability engineering, and operational units to ensure safety considerations are embedded throughout the acquisition process. * Guide and mentorjunior engineers in system-safety methodology, Air Force policy, and acquisition best practices ## Related Videos - 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