Air Operations Systems Engineer (Test & Evaluation)

About the role

Torch Technologies is seeking an Air Operations Command and Control (C2) Test Engineer with the 96th Cyberspace Test Group (96 CTG) at Eglin AFB, FL.

Responsibilities

• Lead Test & Evaluation Lifecycle: Drive the end-to-end development test and evaluation (DT&E) process for the AOC Weapon System in both on-premises and cloud environments. This includes authoring comprehensive test strategies, plans, and procedures; executing Developmental Test (DT), Operational Test (OT), and Risk Reduction efforts; and delivering detailed technical reports with actionable findings.
• Perform Rigorous System Analysis: Conduct in-depth data analysis to evaluate system performance against technical specifications and operational requirements. Identify, document, and report system deficiencies, verify compliance with standards, and assess the stability of various system configurations to ensure mission readiness.
• Serve as a Technical Subject Matter Expert: Act as a key technical advisor on the operational employment of the AOC WS and other C2 systems. Collaborate closely with System Program Offices, development contractors, and senior engineers to coordinate test objectives, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment across all program stakeholders.
• Support the full system lifecycle through required travel to both developer and operational locations for hands-on integration, testing, and direct user feedback sessions. Testing and analysis is focused on the following functional areas: Strategy Division (SRD) Support, Combat Operations Division (COD) Support, and Evaluate the system’s assessment tools to ensure they effectively track Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) and Measures of Performance (MOP) and generate accurate assessment reports.

Requirements

• US Citizenship
• Master’s Degree in a technical field with 10 years' relevant experience. A Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of experience; or 12 years’ experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• 10 years' relevant experience.
• Proven subject matter expertise in Air Operations Center (AOC) processes with in-depth, hands-on experience in at least one key division: Strategy (SRD), Combat Plans (CPD), or Combat Operations (COD).
• Comprehensive understanding of the Joint Air Tasking Cycle and its associated products, including the JAOP, AOD, JIPTL, MAAP, ATO, ACO, OPTASKLINK and SPINS.
• Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to deconstruct complex operational workflows and translate them into clear, testable requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, encompassing both oral presentation and technical writing, with proficiency in creating documentation and reports using the MS Office Suite.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Direct hands-on experience with the AOC Weapon System, preferably from an operational assignment within the Strategy (SRD), Combat Plans (CPD), or Combat Operations (COD) divisions.
• Proven experience in Developmental and/or Operational Testing (DT/OT), including authoring formal test plans, procedures, and reports in accordance with DoW/Air Force test methodologies (e.g., AFI 99-103).
• Experience testing within an Agile software development environment, with a strong understanding of DevOps, continuous integration, and continuous testing principles.
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with prime contractors and development teams regarding test objectives, schedules, budgets, and methods.
• Applied knowledge of "F2T2EA" Long Range Kill Chain process, “strat to task” planning, networked datalink architectures (interoperability), and C2 modeling and simulation into AOC processes.
• Familiarity with advanced test concepts such as Design of Experiments (DoE).

Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of Agile software development
• Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD
• Experience with F2T2EA process
• Knowledge of Networked Datalink Architectures
• Experience with C2 Modeling and Simulation
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DoE)

Benefits

• 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
• holidays