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 has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Test Engineer providing support to the Command, Control, Communications (C3C)/Kessel Run Division. This position will support the Maven Smart System (MSS) program. Kessel Run is an Air Force unit that delivers resilient command and control and targeting software capabilities that provide warfighters with decision advantage. Under the Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communication, and Battle Management (DAF PEO C3BM), Kessel Run technologies make up the DAF BATTLE NETWORK, the systems-of-systems designed to help the Joint Force make operational decisions faster than our adversaries. The Division architects and acquires the means to connect weapon systems with warfighters and decision makers to enable the warfighter to win against the pacing challenge in an era of great power competition. This position is located at Langley AFB, VA or Hanscom AFB, MA.
As a Senior Test Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
Support the Maven Smart System (MSS), a high-priority artificial intelligence-powered battle command platform that accelerates intelligence analysis, targeting, and logistics for critical warfighter operations. In this role, you will provide Test and Evaluation (T&E) leadership, develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies, and serve as the primary government representative for testing activities across the program.
Develop and document the program’s overarching Test and Evaluation (T&E) Strategy.
Lead government oversight activities within an integrated test team environment.
Document test concept development, test methodologies, test plans, test execution, test reporting, data reduction, analysis, and operational testing activities.
Validate software capabilities against intended operational outcomes from an end-to-end mission perspective.
Assess the adequacy and coverage of contractor test automation for mission-critical capabilities.
Utilize Design of Experiments methodologies to plan and conduct test programs.
Evaluate test environments to ensure they are properly configured and capable of supporting software release testing, including fault insertion and fault identification activities.
Prepare or advise on criteria, analyses, specifications, cost estimates, test plans, technical reports, and related documentation.
Apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze complex technical issues and evaluate testing outcomes.
Review and evaluate the quality, adequacy, and effectiveness of test results and conclusions.
Develop innovative solutions to testing challenges and provide recommendations to improve program execution.
Deconflict testing schedules across multiple software releases and provide recommendations to program leadership.
Serve as the primary testing lead for MSS leadership and manage interactions with external testing organizations, including Air Combat Command and other stakeholders.
Ensure testing activities comply with DoW and USAF regulations while supporting agile and streamlined testing processes.
Support Integrated Test and Evaluation (IT&E) efforts to increase testing velocity, reduce costs, and accelerate capability delivery to the warfighter.
Required Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in related field and 10 years of directly related experience with 4 years of experience in a DoW setting.
Expertise in Test and Evaluation (T&E) planning, strategy development, execution, and reporting.
Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, and DevOps environments.
Strong understanding of DoW Test and Evaluation processes and methodologies.
Knowledge of Design of Experiments techniques and their application to testing programs.
Experience evaluating system architectures, requirements, integrations, and technical risks.
Understanding of cloud architectures and their impact on testing methodologies.
Familiarity with DoWI 5000.87 and applicable DoW acquisition and testing regulations.
Ability to assess software testing automation and operational effectiveness.
Experience supporting mission systems, operational users, and warfighter-focused capability development.
Partnership-oriented with the ability to foster collaboration between government and contractor teams.
Strategic thinker capable of translating operational needs into measurable and testable outcomes.
Strong communicator able to provide clear feedback and effectively brief senior leadership.
Mission-focused mindset with the ability to evaluate technical solutions from an operational user perspective.
Ability to operate independently while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Must have and maintain a Top-Secret level clearance.
Schedule: 40 Hrs/week
Work Location: Onsite at Langley AFB, VA or Hanscom AFB, MA
Travel: 0-10%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
Salary Range (only if required**): $125,000 - $145,000
The salary range information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.
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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.
Applying to Torch Technologies:
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Skills Required
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field and 10 years of directly related experience with 4 years in a Department of War setting
- Expertise in Test and Evaluation (T&E) planning, strategy development, execution, and reporting
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies
- Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, and DevOps environments
- Strong understanding of DoW Test and Evaluation processes and methodologies
- Knowledge of Design of Experiments techniques and their application to testing programs
- Experience evaluating system architectures, requirements, integrations, and technical risks
- Understanding of cloud architectures and their impact on testing methodologies
- Familiarity with DoWI 5000.87 and applicable DoW acquisition and testing regulations
- Ability to assess software testing automation and operational effectiveness
- Experience supporting mission systems, operational users, and warfighter-focused capability development
- Partnership-oriented with ability to foster collaboration between government and contractor teams
- Strategic thinker capable of translating operational needs into measurable and testable outcomes
- Strong communicator able to provide clear feedback and effectively brief senior leadership
- Mission-focused mindset with ability to evaluate technical solutions from an operational user perspective
- Ability to operate independently while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Must have and maintain a Top-Secret level clearance
What We Do
Founded in October 2002, Torch is a 100% employee-owned business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Our commitment to our employees results in a retention rate well over 90% and helps ensure our customers experience a stable work force. Our outstanding fringe benefits package helps recruit, retain and sustain our workforce. Torch has received national and local recognition for its business performance, workplace environment, and ethical business practices. In 2021, Torch was named one of the Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services for the sixth year by Great Place to Work. Torch was also recognized as the 2021 ESOP Company of the Year by the New South Chapter of The ESOP Association for a second time. Torch was a recipient of the 2021 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award by the DCSA. Bloomberg Government also listed Torch in its annual “Top 200” for the fifth year. In 2020, Torch became the only four-time recipient of the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Business Ethics in the North Alabama region. Great Place to Work named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Parents, and Great Place to Work and Fortune named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Millennials in 2020. Torch was also ranked on the Inc. 5000 list for the fourteenth consecutive year in 2020. Washington Technology listed Torch in its “Top 100” Government Contractors ranking for the sixth consecutive year. Torch was also selected for a 2020 Colorado Springs Business Journal “Best in Business” award. In 2019, Torch was ranked on the Entrepreneur 360 list for the third consecutive year. In 2018, Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine named Torch a Best Medium Workplace for the third consecutive year. Torch was also named a winner of the 2018 Best Places to Work in Huntsville award for the fifth time. In 2016, Torch was named one of America’s Best Small Companies by Forbes.
