Junior Test Engineer

About the role

Torch Technologies is seeking a Junior Test Engineer (Electrical/Automated Test Systems) to support reverse engineering and test development for Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) used on weapons platforms.

Responsibilities

• Analyze LRUs to identify electrical interfaces, signals, and functional behaviors
• Reverse engineer electronic circuits to determine operational characteristics and test requirements
• Develop detailed test plans and procedures to validate analog, digital, power, and communication interfaces
• Define stimulus and measurement strategies required to verify LRU functionality
• Perform hands-on electronics testing using laboratory instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, power supplies, and data acquisition systems
• Support development of automated test procedures using PXI-based automated test systems
• Integrate COTS instrumentation including PXI/PXIe modules, switching systems, programmable power supplies, and measurement equipment
• Support hardware/software integration, debugging, and validation within lab environments
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and systems engineers to ensure accurate test coverage and system integration

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience in electronic testing, test engineering, or related field
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active secret clearance
• Experience with electronic circuit analysis and hands-on electronics testing
• Experience developing or executing test procedures for electronic assemblies or LRUs
• Familiarity with automated test systems or electronic test instrumentation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in defense, aerospace, or engineering environments

Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD or Federal programs
• Experience with PXI/PXIe automated test systems
• Programming or test development experience with C#, LabVIEW, or NI TestStand
• Experience integrating software and hardware in automated test environments
• Familiarity with switching systems and automated measurement equipment
• Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams and lab-based environments

Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in defense, aerospace, or engineering environments

Benefits

Torch Technologies offers 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 Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• paid time off
• holidays

Pay

Salary range: $60,000 - $70,000 annually

Schedule

M-F; 8-5

Work Location

Torch site, Huntsville, Alabama

Travel

0–10%

Relocation Assistance

No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract

Yes