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 has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Test Engineer to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES) at Hanscom AFB, MA. The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division aka Force Protection Division's mission responsibility is to manage and execute the modernization, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of the various software and hardware within the ESS Portfolio.
As a Senior Test Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
Develop and document the program’s overarching Test and Evaluation (T&E) Strategy.
Lead government oversight activities within an integrated test team environment.
Document test concept development, test methodologies, test plans, test execution, test reporting, data reduction, analysis, and operational testing activities.
Validate software capabilities against intended operational outcomes from an end-to-end mission perspective.
Assess the adequacy and coverage of contractor test automation for mission-critical capabilities.
Utilize Design of Experiments methodologies to plan and conduct test programs.
Evaluate test environments to ensure they are properly configured and capable of supporting software release testing, including fault insertion and fault identification activities.
Prepare or advise on criteria, analyses, specifications, cost estimates, test plans, technical reports, and related documentation.
Apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze complex technical issues and evaluate testing outcomes.
Review and evaluate the quality, adequacy, and effectiveness of test results and conclusions.
Develop innovative solutions to testing challenges and provide recommendations to improve program execution.
Deconflict testing schedules across multiple software releases and provide recommendations to program leadership.
Serve as the primary testing lead for MSS leadership and manage interactions with external testing organizations, including Air Combat Command and other stakeholders.
Ensure testing activities comply with DoW and USAF regulations while supporting agile and streamlined testing processes.
Support Integrated Test and Evaluation (IT&E) efforts to increase testing velocity, reduce costs, and accelerate capability delivery to the warfighter.
Required Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in related field and 10 years of directly related experience with 4 years of experience in a DoW setting.
Expertise in Test and Evaluation (T&E) planning, strategy development, execution, and reporting.
Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, and DevOps environments.
Strong understanding of DoW Test and Evaluation processes and methodologies.
Knowledge of Design of Experiments techniques and their application to testing programs.
Experience evaluating system architectures, requirements, integrations, and technical risks.
Understanding of cloud architectures and their impact on testing methodologies.
Familiarity with DoWI 5000.87 and applicable DoW acquisition and testing regulations.
Ability to assess software testing automation and operational effectiveness.
Experience supporting mission systems, operational users, and warfighter-focused capability development.
Partnership-oriented with the ability to foster collaboration between government and contractor teams.
Strategic thinker capable of translating operational needs into measurable and testable outcomes.
Strong communicator able to provide clear feedback and effectively brief senior leadership.
Mission-focused mindset with the ability to evaluate technical solutions from an operational user perspective.
Ability to operate independently while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Must have and maintain a Secret level clearance.
Schedule: M-F, 8-5
Work Location: Onsite at Hanscom AFB, MA
Travel: 0-10%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000
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, 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 [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.
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