CTG ISRD Test Engineer

Full-time

Eglin Air Force Base, FL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conduct data analysis and apply knowledge of engineering technology.
• 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.
• Coordinate schedules, pre/post-test activities, logistics, and test results.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the software or class of 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.

Requirements

• Must possess a thorough knowledge of and extensive experience/training in Command and Control systems and/or Air Operations Center (AOC) mission areas.
• 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 or 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.
• Ability to interface with prime contractors developing the system under test 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.

Benefits

• 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
• holidays