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
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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:
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.
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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Skills Required
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent experience substitution)
- Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience
- Knowledge of development testing and evaluation for weapon systems, subsystems, and support equipment
- Knowledge of integrated air-vehicles, ground systems, and support equipment for planning, testing, troubleshooting, and sustainment
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and mediate conflicting test resource demands
- Self-starting attitude and proactive approach to learning systems under test and executing assigned responsibilities
- Proven experience working effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Skill in using Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication skills, including technical writing
- Familiarity with DoW Acquisition processes or project management professional principles
- Program office experience
- Active Secret clearance with eligibility to acquire Top Secret
- Experience in flight testing or as an aircrew member on military fighter or bomber aircraft
- Background in the DoW weapons acquisition lifecycle
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.
