Test Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Valparaiso (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Torch Technologies, Inc. seeks a mid-level Test Engineer to apply aerospace engineering concepts to projects and advisory services for the Air Force nuclear weapons program, stationed at Eglin AFB, Florida.

The role emphasizes test criteria, data evaluation, strategy presentation, and collaboration with program offices. Candidates should have US citizenship, an engineering degree, and relevant DoD program experience.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; additional experience may substitute for education.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Knowledge of development testing and evaluation for weapon systems.
• Familiarity with integrated air-vehicles, ground systems, and support equipment.
• Ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders and mediate demands for test resources.
• Self-starting attitude and proactive in learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Set criteria for test documentation and reporting of technical information.
• Perform technical assessments of test guidelines, methodologies, data sets, and reports.
• Present testing strategies to Safety Review Boards and Test Approval Boards.
• Provide technical oversight for testing and assessment of major weapon programs.
• Formulate test planning documents for weapons programs.
• Predict future needs for test assets and range facilities.
• Coordinate efforts with program offices and lead contractors.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Proactivity

Technical writing

MS Office

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 (mid-level) to provide resources using 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. 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

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering; additional years of experience may be substituted for education requirement.

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience.

• Must have knowledge of development testing and evaluation to provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.

• Must also 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.

• Support 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 program office experience.

• Must possess an active Secret clearance (contingent on Special Access Program approval), with eligibility to acquire Top Secret.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in flight testing or as an aircrew member on military fighter or bomber aircraft.

• Background in the DoW weapons acquisition lifecycle.

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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