Test Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Torch Technologies is seeking an entry-level Test Engineer to apply aerospace engineering concepts to project development and advisory services for weapon systems and DoD programs. The role requires knowledge of test development, evaluation, and the ability to advise on resources and testing strategies.

Location is Eglin Air Force Base, FL, with travel and deployment as needed; a TS clearance is required, with eligibility for SAP. Relocation not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2 years of relevant experience; additional years of applicable experience may be substituted for education requirement.
• Capacity to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and mediate conflicting demands for test resources.
• Self-starting attitude towards learning new systems under test, with a proactive approach to fulfilling program needs.
• Proven experience working effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Familiar with DoW Acquisition processes or project management principles.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Special Access Programs.

Responsibilities

• Sets the criteria for test documentation and the reporting of technical information.
• Performs technical assessments of test guidelines, methodologies, data sets, and formal reports.
• Presents testing strategies, goals, and processes to unit leadership at Safety Review Boards and Test Approval Boards.
• Offers technical oversight and carries out engineering responsibilities for the testing and assessment of major weapon programs.
• Formulates test planning documents for weapons program.
• Predicts future needs for test assets and range facilities.
• Coordinates efforts with program offices and lead contractors.
• Conducts pre-mission briefings and post-mission debriefings with aircrews regarding mission execution and objectives.

Skills

Communication

Self-starting

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Technical writing

DoW processes

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 is seeking a Test Engineer (entry-level) to provide resources with knowledge of professional aerospace engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services. Must have Knowledge of development testing and evaluation and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment. Knowledge of integrated air-vehicles, ground systems, and support equipment sufficient to plan, design, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the development and/or sustainment of aerospace vehicles, systems, equipment, and components. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) Nuclear Weapons Acquisition Division (AFNWC/NDB), which is resident at Eglin AFB, Florida, is the System Program Office (SPO) responsible for the acquisition.

As a Test Engineer, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Sets the criteria for test documentation and the reporting of technical information.
• Performs technical assessments of test guidelines, methodologies, data sets, and formal reports.
• Presents testing strategies, goals, and processes to unit leadership at Safety Review Boards and Test Approval Boards.
• Offers technical oversight and carries out engineering responsibilities for the testing and assessment of major weapon programs, including development, engineering, and operational tests.
• Formulates test planning documents for weapons program.
• Predicts future needs for test assets and range facilities.
• Coordinates efforts with program offices and lead contractors.
• Conducts pre-mission briefings and post-mission debriefings with aircrews regarding mission execution and objectives.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2 years of relevant experience; Additional years of applicable experience may be substituted for education requirement, per customer approval.
• The capacity to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and mediate conflicting demands for test resources.
• A self-starting attitude towards learning new systems under test, with a proactive approach to fulfilling program needs and taking ownership of organizing and executing tasks to successfully complete all assigned responsibilities.
• Proven experience working effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication abilities, including proficiency in technical writing.
• Must be familiar with DoW Acquisition processes or project management professional principles.
• Must have an active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Special Access Programs.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in flight testing or as an aircrew member on military fighter or bomber aircraft.
• Background in the DoW weapons acquisition lifecycle.
• Program office experience desired.
• Knowledge of development or operational testing and evaluation to provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.
• Possess knowledge of integrated air-vehicles, ground systems, and support equipment sufficient to plan, design, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the development and/or sustainment of aerospace vehicles, systems, equipment, and components.

Schedule

40 Hrs/week

Work Location

Eglin AFB, FL

Travel

yes, 25%

Relocation Assistance Available

No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract

No

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.

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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Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.