Junior Test Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

20h•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! Torch Technologies is seeking a Junior Test Engineer (Electrical/Automated Test Systems) to join our team and support reverse engineering and test development for Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) used on weapons platforms. This role focuses on analyzing electronic hardware, developing test strategies, and supporting validation and sustainment of fielded systems through hands-on testing and automation. As a Junior Test Engineer, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to: 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 Assist in development and execution of test sequences using automated test frameworks Perform fault isolation and troubleshooting of electronic assemblies during testing activities Document test procedures, results, and engineering findings to support sustainment and technical data packages 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

Nice To Haves

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
Experience with switching systems and automated measurement equipment
Familiarity with ATE interconnect solutions
Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools
Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams and lab-based environments

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
Assist in development and execution of test sequences using automated test frameworks
Perform fault isolation and troubleshooting of electronic assemblies during testing activities
Document test procedures, results, and engineering findings to support sustainment and technical data packages
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