Entry-Level Systems Test Engineer

starfish; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Health Saving Accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies, a Huntsville–based defense contractor, is seeking an Entry-Level Systems Test Engineer to support testing of the IFMC Battle Command System for the U.S. Army. Work is in a lab at the S3I IAMD G‑SIL on Redstone Arsenal, with Linux/Windows environments and HWIL components.

The role includes developing test cases, troubleshooting in real time, analyzing results, and presenting findings to GSIL leadership and external vendors. Some travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to configure necessary hardware and operating environments as needed to support test cases and complete analysis.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Linux, and Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Powerpoint, Word).
• Ability to adapt to each external vendor's environments and processes.
• Attention to detail and proficiency in writing and communication.
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret Clearance.
• Up to 10% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Perform system integration against IBCS in a distributed environment on Linux and Windows based platforms using both simulated SW and HWIL components.
• Develop and maintain test cases to support software engineering releases, Formal Qualification Testing, and Acceptance Testing using Agile or other methodologies.
• Provide real‑time troubleshooting support while performing test case checkouts as well as post‑run performance analysis, actionable insights, and suggest architectural or algorithmic enhancements.
• Analyze, document, and present results of test cases in software/hardware test reports to both internal GSIL leadership as well as external vendor support contractors.
• Support system integration test events both on‑site at S3I and at remote test site locations during normal core hours in addition to occasional overnight and weekend test support.
• Utilize strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate with team members internal and external to the organization.

Skills

System testing

Test case development

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Windows

Red Hat Linux

Microsoft Office

Job description

Torch Technologies is 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". 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!

Entry‑Level Systems Test Engineer

The ideal candidate will support the testing of an advanced and complex Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC) Battle Command System (IBCS) for the U.S. Army. This position requires the candidate to support integration and formal test events, perform real‑time analysis on system and application logs, and support laboratory operations. The candidate may also contribute to test reports and daily briefings. Work is to be performed in a laboratory environment at the Systems Simulation, Software and Integration Directorate (S3I) IAMD G‑SIL (Government System Integration Lab) on Redstone Arsenal.

As a Entry‑Level Systems Test Engineer your duties will include but are not limited to the following technical responsibilities:

• Perform system integration against IBCS in a distributed environment on Linux and Windows based platforms using both simulated SW and HWIL components.
• Develop and maintain test cases to support software engineering releases, Formal Qualification Testing, and Acceptance Testing using Agile or other methodologies.
• Provide real‑time troubleshooting support while performing test case checkouts as well as post‑run performance analysis, actionable insights, and suggest architectural or algorithmic enhancements.
• Analyze, document, and present results of test cases in software/hardware test reports to both internal GSIL leadership as well as external vendor support contractors.
• Support system integration test events both on‑site at S3I and at remote test site locations during normal core hours in addition to occasional overnight and weekend test support.
• Utilize strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate with team members internal and external to the organization.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience
• Ability to configure necessary hardware and operating environments as needed to support test cases and complete analysis.
• Candidate should be familiar with Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Linux, and Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Powerpoint, Word).
• Ability to learn and adapt to each external vendor's environments and processes.
• An attention to detail and proficiency in writing and communication.
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret Clearance.
• Up to 10% travel required.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of networking concepts as well as RHEL/Windows command line navigation and configuration.
• Knowledge of military and software development industry standards, or other software standards and requirements. Experience with automated testing environments, frameworks, and programming languages.
• Experience with developing test cases to meet requirements as well as validating requirements via analysis.

Schedule: M‑F; 8‑5
Work Location: Customer‑site
Travel: Yes, up to 10%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Benefits

• 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
• Holidays

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package.

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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