Test and Evaluation Engineering Technician/Assistant

Torch Technologies is seeking a Test and Evaluation Engineering Technician/Assistant to support and assist scientist and engineering personnel in performing Test & Evaluation (T&E) of military expeditionary support equipment and airfield ground equipment to ensure operational safety, suitability, and effectiveness at Eglin AFB, FL.

This position requires a highly motivated individual with experience in test and evaluation, to include the below essential duties:

• Provides general assistance to scientific and engineering personnel as part of the T&E process.
• Prepares routine internal reports and procedures related to work function.
• Utilizes computer terminals to formulate files, to chart, collect, and plot data.
• Troubleshoots and maintains basic mechanical and electrical test equipment.
• Inventories equipment items and stages items for tests.
• Records calibration records and prepares instruments for calibration.
• Provides technical advice to the customer to assist in creating and implementing programmatic and policy decisions.
• Assists in employing appropriate technology in the development and deployment of major systems.
• Takes a lead role in the following aspects of the T&E process: logistics support, shipping, vehicle support, test facility operations and maintenance, environmental impact statement processing, supply management, equipment purchasing, safety, operational risk management, and security.
• Works as part of a team to set up, tear down, and operate T&E articles, instrumentation, and test fixtures is required. This includes occasional heavy manual labor.
• Ensures the readiness of all support equipment and supplies necessary for scheduled T&E event.
• High school diploma is required.
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience and has achieved the proficiency normally expected of specialized technical expertise in the acquisition industry. Relevant experience includes but is not limited to: Test & Evaluation, power production, mechanical systems, instrumentation use and calibration, military expeditionary equipment, airfield operations, heavy equipment operation, facility management, and technical writing.
  
  

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Security Clearance: SECRET

Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)

Work Location: customer site, Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: Possible

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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