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Job Description
Torch Technologies Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us! Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Test Engineer providing support to the Command, Control, Communications (C3C)/Kessel Run Division at Langley AFB, VA. Kessel Run is an Air Force unit that delivers resilient command and control and targeting software capabilities that provide warfighters with decision advantage. Under the Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communication, and Battle Management (DAF
PEO C3BM
), Kessel Run technologies make up the
DAF BATTLE
NETWORK, the systems-of-systems designed to help the Joint Force make operational decisions faster than our adversaries. The Division architects and acquires the means to connect weapon systems with warfighters and decision makers to enable the warfighter to win against the pacing challenge in an era of great power competition. As a Senior Test Engineer your duties will include, but are not limited to: Develop and document the single, overarching Test & Evaluation (T&E) Strategy for the program. Lead the "embedded" government oversight function within the integrated test team, providing continuous, "over-the-shoulder" oversight of contractor testing activities. Validate that software capabilities meet their intended operational outcomes from an end-to-end mission perspective. Assess the adequacy and coverage of the contractor's test automation against mission-critical capabilities. Serve as the primary testing lead for C2Core leadership and manage all interactions with external test organizations. Ensure all testing activities comply with DoW and USAF regulations (e.g., DoWI 5000.87) while aggressively streamlining processes to maintain program agility.
Required Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 10 years of directly related experience with 4 years of experience in a DoW setting. Expertise in operational and mission systems, with the ability to translate mission needs into technical requirements and system capabilities. Experience developing and executing Test and Evaluation (T&E) strategies, including planning, verification/validation methods, and data-driven assessments. Proficiency in Agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices to support rapid, secure, and iterative software development and delivery. Strong technical oversight and systems engineering background, including architecture evaluation, requirements analysis, integration, and risk management. Familiarity with DoWI 5000.87 and related regulatory frameworks, with experience ensuring program compliance and proper documentation. Ability to build a "one team" environment and foster a strong, collaborative partnership with the contractor. Must be able to translate high-level operational needs into clear, testable criteria and navigate complex regulatory requirements without causing bureaucratic delays. Able to provide immediate, clear feedback and confidently represent the program to senior leadership and external organizations. Possesses a deep understanding of the user's perspective (e.g., combat air operations) and can immediately identify when a feature is technically correct but operationally inefficient or unsound. Must have and maintain a Top-Secret level clearance.
Schedule:
40
Hrs/week Work Location:
Hanscom AFB, MA Travel:
0-10%
Relocation Assistance Available:
No Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:
No Salary Range:
$115,000 - $135,000 The salary range information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. #LI-EW1
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, 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. 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. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies. Torch Technologies is dedicated to providing superior research, development, and engineering services to the Department of Defense. As defense contractors, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. From the CEO's desk... When Bill Roark and Don Holder founded Torch in 2002, they knew that employees were the company's greatest asset. They believed that offering employees a stake in the outcome, by making them all owners, was critical to building a successful organization. I share that feeling. Bill and Don's original intent was fully achieved in 2011 when Torch converted to a 100 percent S-Corp ESOP. Since that time, the company has grown over ten-fold and gained national recognition for the success we have demonstrated as an employee-owned company. Today, Torch continues to respect the individual contributions of our employee-owners and to share the rewards of our success. In addition, we continue to foster an environment of employee recognition, respect, development, and comradery while striving to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We recognize that core to our company is a culture of trust with our employees, customers, business partners, and community. Our management team is committed to continue to earn that trust. This past year, Torch proudly announced that we were Certified Evergreen™. A timely achievement for Torch employee-owners as they will celebrate Torch's 20th anniversary this October, becoming Certified Evergreen™ signifies that while Torch employee-owners can look back on Torch's past with pride, Torch is also looking forward. Becoming Certified Evergreen™ means that Torch has committed to finding ways to make 100 percent employee ownership sustainable so that Torch will remain a private company forever. Going forward, Torch will continue to evolve to address market and technology changes in order to become a major provider of cost-effective technical services and solutions to the Warfighter. We are making significant investments into facilities, equipment, business systems, and research to enable us to provide innovations and timely business services to our clients. We feel that always looking to improve our service is key to sustaining customer trust in the future. Likewise, we believe that continuing to share ownership is one of the ways we maintain employee trust and an unparalleled commitment to succeed. Combined, these timeless principles form the basis of the Torch culture. A culture that we are committed to continue and strive to pass on to the next generation of employee-owners as an Evergreen Company.
