Test and Evaluation Support Engineer, Senior

About the role

Torch Technologies is seeking a Test and Evaluation Support Engineer, Senior to support our EPASS GB contract. The position is based in Kettering, OH (Dayton/WPAFB area).

Responsibilities

• Provide Test and Evaluation (T&E) support for product lines, capability delivery teams, and development and delivery of BES Test Services.
• Prepare, coordinate review and approval, and manage execution of test strategy, concepts, methodology, plans, processes and procedures.
• Advise, advocate, and/or incorporate optimal combinations within test strategies, plans, policy & guidance, and/or procedures.
• Apply Scientific Test and Analysis Techniques (STAT) and Design of Experiments (DoE) methods.
• Provide support to plan, implement, and execute test automation leveraging DevSecOps.
• Manage and support test execution, data gathering, data reduction and analysis, and reporting.
• Review, analyze, report, and recommend updates to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Critical Technical Parameters (CTPs), and/or measures (of effectiveness, suitability, performance, and survivability).
• Support implementation and management of system/software quality reporting, e.g., cumulative tracking and management of software problem reports and/or defects.
• Support capability delivery team Integrated Test Team (ITT) formation, organization, and operations.
• Independently prepare (or advise others in the preparation of) test criteria, computation/analyses, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Select and apply T&E techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problems, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and complexity.
• Review and evaluate the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from accomplishment of T&E tasks.
• Devise new and innovative approaches to problems encountered, and accomplish assigned tasks with efficiency, timeliness, and thoroughness.
• Evaluate the configuration, capability, and operational relevance of test environments and ensure they are properly available for the thorough testing of software releases, e.g., fault insertion/fault identification.
• Prepare T&E segments of Acquisition documentation.
• Support T&E-related certification test activities, e.g., Joint Interoperability Test Center (JITC).
• Support T&E-related audit and/or inspection activities.
• Provide and/or support T&E-related training required to execute test activities.
• Support planning, execution, and reporting of Cybersecurity Test and Evaluation (CSTE).
• Support FCAs/PCAs.
• Support review and recommendations for higher-level DoW, AF, AFMC, AFLCMC, and BES T&E related policy, guidance, processes, and procedures.
• Participate in DoW and/or AF T&E-related summits, conferences, and/or meetings to deliver or receive presentations on T&E project/program status, accomplishments, challenges encountered and/or lessons learned, support requirements, technical developments, program changes, and the interpretation and advocacy of program and project objectives relative to T&E.
• Provide test report support services by way of the documentation of test events and shall conduct technical reviews of engineering documentation (CORL A003) associated with T&E that includes but is not limited to: Engineering drawings, Specifications, Technical reports, Design documentation, Diagrams, Test reports.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Advanced Degree (MA/MS or Doctorate) from an ABET accredited program in Computer Science, Information Technology or other Engineering Discipline and 10 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoW.
• BA/BS Degree from an ABET accredited program in Computer Science, Information Technology or other Engineering Discipline and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoW.
• 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, 8 of which must be in the DoW.
• Possess and demonstrate the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in the software test field, possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and mid-level personnel within the software test discipline.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in the software test field.
• Extensive knowledge and proficiency with software testing management and best practices.
• Familiarity with AFI 99-103 for Capabilities-Based Test and Evaluation.
• Experience with the implementation of new IT/Business System technologies to include but not limited to Cloud Infrastructure and Enterprise Resource and Planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience with manual script-driven software testing.
• Experience with automated software testing.
• Experience in an IT system Program Management Office.
• Working knowledge of the Agile Development Methodology (Specifically SAFe).
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps.
• Familiarity with Design of Experiments methods and concepts.
• Highly proficient with computers and software applications to include but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Access and Project, Atlassian Jira and Confluence.
• Exceptional attention to detail, highly organized and able to multi-task.
• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess and maintain a T1/NACI security clearance.

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree (MA/MS or Doctorate) from an ABET accredited program in Computer Science, Information Technology or other Engineering Discipline and 10 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoW.
• BA/BS Degree from an ABET accredited program in Computer Science, Information Technology or other Engineering Discipline and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoW.
• 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, 8 of which must be in the DoW.
• Possess and demonstrate the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in the software test field, possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and mid-level personnel within the software test discipline.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in the software test field.
• Extensive knowledge and proficiency with software testing management and best practices.
• Familiarity with AFI 99-103 for Capabilities-Based Test and Evaluation.
• Experience with the implementation of new IT/Business System technologies to include but not limited to Cloud Infrastructure and Enterprise Resource and Planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience with manual script-driven software testing.
• Experience with automated software testing.
• Experience in an IT system Program Management Office.
• Working knowledge of the Agile Development Methodology (Specifically SAFe).
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps.
• Familiarity with Design of Experiments methods and concepts.
• Highly proficient with computers and software applications to include but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Access and Project, Atlassian Jira and Confluence.
• Exceptional attention to detail, highly organized and able to multi-task.
• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess and maintain a T1/NACI security clearance.

Skills

• Advanced Degree (MA/MS or Doctorate) from an ABET accredited program in Computer Science, Information Technology or other Engineering Discipline and 10 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoW.
• BA/BS Degree from an ABET accredited program in Computer Science, Information Technology or other Engineering Discipline and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoW.
• 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, 8 of which must be in the DoW.
• Possess and demonstrate the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in the software test field, possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and mid-level personnel within the software test discipline.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in the software test field.
• Extensive knowledge and proficiency with software testing management and best practices.
• Familiarity with AFI 99-103 for Capabilities-Based Test and Evaluation.
• Experience with the implementation of new IT/Business System technologies to include but not limited to Cloud Infrastructure and Enterprise Resource and Planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience with manual script-driven software testing.
• Experience with automated software testing.
• Experience in an IT system Program Management Office.
• Working knowledge of the Agile Development Methodology (Specifically SAFe).
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps.
• Familiarity with Design of Experiments methods and concepts.
• Highly proficient with computers and software applications to include but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Access and Project, Atlassian Jira and Confluence.
• Exceptional attention to detail, highly organized and able to multi-task.
• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess and maintain a T1/NACI security clearance.

Benefits

Torch Technologies offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package including:

• ESOP participation
• 401(k) match
• 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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to HR@torchtechnologies.com.