Obsolescence & Logistics Analyst

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 with over 1200 employee-owners. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. 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 is seeking an Obsolescence & Logistics Analyst to provide engineering/analytical support by evaluating microelectronic and COTS component availability and supportability for NAVAIR platforms.

The selected candidate will function as the interface with the Program Office and an OEM engineering team to explore manufacturing and acquisition alternatives that minimize obsolescence impacts for systems supported. Candidate must have demonstrated ability to read, interpret and follow schematics, engineering drawings, circuit layouts, and Bills of Materials.

As an Obsolescence & Logistics Analyst your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Analyze, organize, plan and administer various phases of day-to-day provisioning, spares, or maintenance/repair activities for one or more programs using established procedures.
• Provide expert predictive obsolescence research, mitigation solutions, technical analysis and engineering recommendations with specialization in reverse engineering, hardware design/integration recommendations and material qualifications for various NAVAIR programs.
• Facilitate identification and analysis of sustainment and supply chain issues associated with complex aviation platforms and associated support systems; generate and report obsolescence metrics, coordinate with Original Equipment Manufacturers, NAVSUP and DLA.
• Interface with part and component manufacturers to verify and validate OEM part numbers, qualified manufacturers, qualified manufacturer part numbers, part number availability, alternate part numbers (and sources) and NSN's for all electronic parts, COTS items, and other components.
• Provide support to engineering staff to reverse engineer hybrid chip sets, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), and custom devices which cannot be found in standard part catalogs. Generate requirements, specifications, and verification/validations procedures for electronics components through the tear-down of the supported weapon systems.
• Provide input in the development of obsolescence instructions, procedures and training for the Obsolescence Branch's pursuit of ISO certification.
• Prepare reports to management and customers on system requirements and sustainment findings. Perform quarterly system health assessments that explain research and analysis across NAVY programs to address cost, schedule, and technical risks associated with obsolescence. Provide analysis of vendor pricing and availability data and provide proposed solutions regarding the health status of equipment being analyzed for obsolescence redesign.
• Interface with Program Office as representative for AvMc customer.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 + years related experience in the logistics field.
• Active DoD secret clearance
• Experience performing component and obsolescence engineering tasks or related electronic/engineering tasks is required.
• Experience with industry-standard parts and supply databases.
• Use of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Access, Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Excellent communication, presentation and customer interface skills required.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment.

Schedule:Mon-Fri 8-5

Work Location:Pax River, MD

Travel:Yes, up to 25%

Relocation Assistance Available:No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:No

Salary Range - MD:$75,000- $90,000 depending on experience.

The salary range information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

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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 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.

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