Torch Technologies is seeking a Junior Tactical Data Links (TDL) Test Engineer to support our TDL Test Flight (TGBC). We are looking for someone with computer systems design, development, and maintenance knowledge to join the United States Air Force’s premier TDL Developmental Test (DT) Team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and being on the cutting edge of innovative communications technology, this is the place for you. We provide several opportunities to learn and grow, ranging from on-the-job training with other team members to formal courses for unique technology areas.
Responsibilities:
This position requires a highly motivated individual with test experience who has a strong engineering or computer science background and have the drive and motivation to learn all other required/preferred areas. Position responsibilities can span from assisting a team lead as a team member to leading a project. This position provides support to the 46 Test Squadron/TGBC at Eglin AFB. This is NOT a remote position; however, telework opportunities may be authorized as mission requirements allow. This support includes the following:
- Perform as a member of the Air Force’s premiere TDL developmental test team.
- Assist senior test engineers with planning and conduct of initial and regression developmental testing.
- Assist senior test engineers with authoring, reviewing and editing program documentation, including test plans, concepts of operations, test cards, data-analysis plans and formal reports.
- Assist test teams with designing test architectures for systems undergoing testing, to include test assets, support assets, lab requirements and data storage/retrieval schemes.
- Apply engineering principles to all aspects of support to systems undergoing testing and the analysis of data collected during test events.
- Assist senior test engineers with developing and presenting briefings to test community personnel and program office leadership on developmental testing/reporting activities associated with systems under test.
- Meet stringent guidelines as defined by program-office leadership when producing test-related artifacts.
- Identify areas for improvement and recommend technical solutions required to meet assigned tasks.
- Conduct technical research, testing and reporting of emerging technological systems affecting the performance of test programs.
- Review Technical documentation to gather data on which systems will be designed and supported.
- Utilize software tools to conduct in-depth data reduction and analysis which will be used to inform leadership of program activities pursuant to established objectives and technical performance criteria.
- Travel to various sites to participate in planning, execution, data analysis, report generation, etc., of program-related activities.
- Attend meetings as necessary to provide briefings, information, and recommendations.
- Support any additional test activities as assigned by TGBC leadership.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 2 years of applicable technical experience is required, OR in lieu of degree, 6 years of applicable technical experience may be substituted for the BS degree OR 4 years of applicable technical experience with a technical Associate’s Degree.
- Education or experience in software engineering and system design.
- Education or experience in computer networking.
- Ability to execute test scripts, run test procedures, develop block diagrams, and collect data for post-test analysis and reporting.
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as individually without continuous direction (proactive).
- Excellent self-initiative and self-motivation.
- Superior organization, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to communicate and present technical details both written and verbally.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite of Office applications to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
- Education or experience in software engineering and system design.
- Education or experience in computer networking.
- Some engineering experience from internships, directed studies or regular employment.
- Experience using engineering/development applications such as MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW, Satellite Tool Kit, Python and C#.
- Possess a current and active Top Secret security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Job Type: Full time
Security Clearance : U.S. citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a final Secret security clearance within 180 days of employment. Interim clearance will be required before start date.
Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)
Work Location: Customer site, Eglin AFB, FL
Travel: Yes, Able to travel to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations, CONUS and OCONUS, up to 25% of the time.
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 .
