CTG ISRD Test Engineer

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Job Title

CTG ISRD Test Engineer

Location

Florida - Eglin Air Force Base - Eglin AFB, FL 32542 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies is seeking an Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance Division (ISRD) Test Engineer (TE) in support of multiple programs located at the 96CTG, 45 Test Squadron, Air Operations C2 Systems Test Flight, at Eglin AFB, FL.

This position requires a highly motivated individual with experience in operational level Air Force operations. This individual would be responsible to:

• Provide technical leadership and technical advice for multiple ISR programs and supporting systems/applications such as DIEE, AOC WS Block 10.1, GCCS-J, JTTCP, EGPL, and Unit Level Intel.
• Plans, monitors and evaluates tests, and assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed evaluation methods. Makes recommendations and commitments on the conventional aspects of the testing assignments.
• Plans tests, establishes criteria, assesses program effectiveness, and investigates/analyzes unusual testing conditions, problems, or questions. Work facilitates development, production, design, or procurement, and affects the efficiency or productivity of a test facility or test activity. Software evaluations may result in new testing techniques or involve assessments which are often the decision basis for large expenditures.
• Maintains testing/test methodology experience, including testing of software/hardware, such as unit, integration, system, or acceptance testing, and familiarity with Air Force directives, CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) and AGILE processes and procedures.
• Conduct data analysis and apply knowledge of engineering technology. These tasks include test and evaluation, test support, logistics, sustainment, operations analyses, technical studies, and various analyses and support activities including program/system security.
• Support senior engineers when interacting with System Program Offices, other military services, and development contractors.
• Prepare, execute, review, and analyze test plans, procedures, metrics, and reports throughout the software development life cycle. Develop and write methods of tests, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), test cases, test objectives/procedures, test directives, technical or letter reports, analysis and review of requirements, and other test process documents as required in the conduct of testing.
• Coordinate schedules, pre/post-test activities, logistics, and test results.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the software or class of software being tested, to include experience with the existing software, previous versions, or any associated software used in conjunction with the software being tested.
• Maintains experience in the use of automated software.
• Demonstrates software experience in one or more of the following environments: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows10, and MS Office.

Job Requirements

Must possess a thorough knowledge of and extensive experience/training in Command and Control systems and/or Air Operations Center (AOC) mission areas (e.g., Dynamic Targeting, or Dynamic Intelligence/Surveillance/Reconnaissance [ISR] operations) encompassing relative C2 applications.

Proficiency in the use and integration of MS Office applications

Must be able to effectively communicate orally and possess technical writing skills

Master's Degree in an applicable field. A Bachelor's degree plus 10 years of experience; or 12 years' experience may be substituted.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of developmental test and evaluation processes, specifically - acquisition program development and detailed knowledge of Air Force C2 test methodologies including AFI 99-103. Familiarity with Design of Experiments
• AGILE Software Development testing. AGILE test design, execution and reporting as part of DevOps and continuous testing
• Ability to interface with prime contractors developing the system under test (SUT) regarding test objectives, schedules, budgets, and methods of test
• Experience with the AOC mission and/or program
• Windows Server software and Windows network environments experience

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Full time

Security Clearance: Top Secret

Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)

Work Location: Customer site, Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: Yes, 15-20%

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 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.

Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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