Test Engineer, Senior

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Job Title

Test Engineer, Senior

Location

Massachusetts - Hanscom AFB - Hanscom AFB, MA 01731 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for aSenior Test Engineer / Test Managerto support the C3C / Kessel Run (KR) Division, which is within the USAF C3BM Directorate.In this role you will provide support for test planning, validation and verification support services to support the Test Chief for the organization and the Air Operations Center (AOC) Weapon System (WS).This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA. Remote/ Telework is possible.

Responsibilities

This position requires a highly motivated individual with test engineer experience to include but not limited to the below duties:

• Providing program level test & acquisition support to the Program Manager and Branch leadership by helping guide successful program execution to maintain the test & acquisition battle rhythm and deliver warfighter capability
• Documenting review, test concept development, test methodology development, test plan development, test execution, and test reporting, data reduction and analysis, and end-user operational testing
• Providing support and solutions to program leadership to facilitate successful program execution by maintaining cost, schedule and performance objectives, and advising on best practice test principles to achieve improvements and efficiencies
• Supporting development of various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to program leadership
• Reviewing program documentation and providing comments with test & evaluation perspective. Documents may include, but are not limited to, ADMs, LCSP, Acquisition Strategies, Risk Management Plans, PMRs, CDRLs, Test Strategies, and milestone decision briefings
• Outlining policy disconnects, policy interpretation, and management of test efforts
• Planning, evaluating and implementing program test strategies. This includes DoD and AF policy and/or guidance; technical approach and/or requirements; risk assessment; and realism in achieving a product suitable for the warfighter within cost, schedule, and performance constraints. Also includes a broad range of program acquisition strategies, market research, evaluating delivery requirements and best practice management.
• Keeping abreast of DoD test & acquisition policies and USAF Instructions and providing test guidance revisions to new and existing programs impacted by the changes.
• Selecting and applying engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problem, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and complexity
• Reviewing and evaluating the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from accomplishment of test engineering tasks
• Evaluating the configuration, capability, and operational relevance of test environments and ensuring they are properly available for the thorough testing of software releases (e.g. fault insertion/fault identification)
• Deconflicting schedule conflicts between multiple releases and test environments, providing high quality analysis and recommendations to the program test lead
• Using knowledge of DoD and USAF test policy, advise the Program Manager(s), Branch Test Lead(s), and Chief Developmental Tester on risks, opportunities and issues related to the test program

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance:Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance

Years of Experience:10 years of directly related experience with 4 years of experience in a DoD setting

Experience with Agile methods, including testing methods for CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps

• Experience with DoD Test and Processes
• Understanding of cloud architectures and impacts to testing methods

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications:Test Manager's Course certification or course completion desired

Travel:Travel may be required at the customer's discretion

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Job Type:Regular

Security Clearance: Top Secret

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Hanscom AFB, MA

Travel:Yes, 0-10%

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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