Entry-Level Test Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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! The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) ground test team is seeking a Entry-Level Test Engineer to perform the set up and execution of the THAAD element during test events. The applicant will require some knowledge of Missile Defense systems, Hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) operations and test. The work will be performed at the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration (S3I) Directorate on Redstone Arsenal. Off-hour scheduling (2nd and 3rd shift) will be required as mission dictates to support the test events. Both travel (CONUS and OCONUS) may be required as mission dictates to support the test events. As a Entry-Level Test Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to: The position will include collaboration within a team environment while emphasizing individual contributions to effectively complete a test event, which can span from a few weeks to several months. The candidate will be required to operate one of many workstations, on an as needed basis, to include, but not limited to: THAAD Fire Control and Communications (TFCC), THAAD Radar (AN/TPY-2 TM), Simulation-Over-Live-Driver (SOLD), Real-Time Integrated Simulation and Tactical Software (RISTS), Common Data Link Interface-Module (CDLI-M) and the Network Systems Integration and Test Environment (NSITE) workstation. The candidate will be required to learn individual component specifics as required to conduct tests, such as component initialization parameters and specific test operating procedures. The candidate will also be required to perform data collection and post-test processing of data. Also, develop and write scripts to support and improve testing procedures. Create, review, and adapt ground test procedures. Aid in component level trouble shooting.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent experience. Or 6 years of related work experience may be substituted for the degree.
The candidate shall possess the ability to operate computer hardware running UNIX/LINUX based operating systems.
Candidate must be able to interact effectively with individuals of different experience levels and backgrounds.
The candidate must be a dynamic, highly motivated individual that can effectively demonstrate both technical and verbal and written communication skills.
Candidate must possess excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
The position requires that candidate currently hold a secret level security clearance to access classified information.
Inability to maintain a security clearance will result in the candidate being ineligible for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with or knowledge of the THAAD weapon system or another BMDS element is a plus.
Prior experience working in or with military air and/or missile defense systems, simulation war-games and exercises, working knowledge of Distributed Interactive Simulations and their Protocol Data Units, knowledge of Common Truth Interface messaging, as well as an understanding of the Joint Tactical Information Data Links (specifically Link-16).

Responsibilities

The position will include collaboration within a team environment while emphasizing individual contributions to effectively complete a test event, which can span from a few weeks to several months.
The candidate will be required to operate one of many workstations, on an as needed basis, to include, but not limited to: THAAD Fire Control and Communications (TFCC), THAAD Radar (AN/TPY-2 TM), Simulation-Over-Live-Driver (SOLD), Real-Time Integrated Simulation and Tactical Software (RISTS), Common Data Link Interface-Module (CDLI-M) and the Network Systems Integration and Test Environment (NSITE) workstation.
The candidate will be required to learn individual component specifics as required to conduct tests, such as component initialization parameters and specific test operating procedures.
The candidate will also be required to perform data collection and post-test processing of data.
Also, develop and write scripts to support and improve testing procedures.
Create, review, and adapt ground test procedures.
Aid in component level trouble shooting.