Entry-Level Systems Test Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking an Entry-Level Systems Test Engineer to support testing of the U.S. Army’s Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC) Battle Command System (IBCS). The engineer will support system integration and formal test events, analyze system and application logs in real time, and assist with laboratory operations. The role may also contribute to test reports and daily briefings. Work is performed in a laboratory environment at the Systems Simulation, Software and Integration Directorate (S3I) IAMD Government System Integration Lab (G-SIL) on Redstone Arsenal, with support for on-site and remote test events. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional overnight and weekend test support. Travel of up to 10% is required. The position involves system integration in a distributed environment using Linux- and Windows-based platforms, simulated software, and hardware-in-the-loop components. The engineer develops and maintains test cases for software releases, formal qualification testing, and acceptance testing; troubleshoots during test case checkouts; analyzes post-run performance; and documents and presents test results. The role also involves collaboration with internal teams and external vendors. An active Secret clearance must be obtainable and maintainable. The position is not contingent upon contract award; relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
0–5 years of relevant experience.
Ability to configure hardware and operating environments to support test cases and complete analysis.
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Linux, and Microsoft Office applications, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to learn and adapt to external vendors’ environments and processes.
Attention to detail and proficiency in writing and communication.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance.
Ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

Experience and understanding of networking concepts and RHEL/Windows command-line navigation and configuration.
Knowledge of military and software development industry standards, or other software standards and requirements.
Experience with automated testing environments, frameworks, and programming languages.
Experience developing test cases to meet requirements and validating requirements through analysis.

Responsibilities

Perform system integration against IBCS in a distributed environment on Linux- and Windows-based platforms using simulated software and hardware-in-the-loop components.
Develop and maintain test cases for software engineering releases, Formal Qualification Testing, and Acceptance Testing using Agile or other methodologies.
Provide real-time troubleshooting support during test case checkouts.
Perform post-run performance analysis, produce actionable insights, and suggest architectural or algorithmic enhancements.
Analyze, document, and present test case results in software and hardware test reports to internal GSIL leadership and external vendor support contractors.
Support system integration test events at S3I and at remote test sites, including occasional overnight and weekend support.
Collaborate with internal and external team members.
Support laboratory operations and may contribute to test reports and daily briefings.