Tactical Integration & Experimentation Test Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Eglin AFB, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking a Junior TDL Test Engineer with computer systems knowledge to join the United States Air Force’s premier Tactical Data Links (TDL) Developmental Test (DT) Team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and being on the cutting edge of innovative communications technology, this is the place for you. We provide several opportunities to learn and grow, ranging from on-the-job training with other team members to formal courses for unique technology areas. We realize that no one will possess all the qualifications listed below. We are looking for people that have a strong engineering or computer science background and have the drive and motivation to learn all other required/preferred areas. Position responsibilities can span from assisting a team lead as a team member to leading a project. This position provides support to the 46 Test Squadron/TGBC at Eglin AFB. This is NOT a remote position; however, telework opportunities may be authorized as mission requirements allow. As a Junior TDL Test Engineer, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 0-3 years of applicable technical experience is required. Six years of applicable technical experience may be substituted for the BS degree or four years of applicable technical experience with a technical Associate’s Degree.
Ability to execute test scripts, run test procedures, develop block diagrams, and collect data for post-test analysis and reporting.
Ability to work in a team environment as well as individually without continuous direction (proactive).
Excellent self-initiative and self-motivation.
Superior organization, communication, and decision-making skills.
Ability to communicate and present technical details both written and verbally.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite of Office applications to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, a Top Secret security clearance.
Able to travel to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations, CONUS and OCONUS, up to 25% of the time.
Able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
Education or experience in RF signal propagation, transmission, and reception theory, principles, concepts, and application.
Some engineering experience from internships, directed studies or regular employment.
Good understanding of basic computer networking.
Experience using engineering/development applications such as MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW, Satellite Tool Kit, Python and C#.
Possess a current and active Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Perform as a member of the Air Force’s premiere TDL developmental test team.
Assist senior test engineers with planning and conduct of initial and regression developmental testing.
Assist senior test engineers with authoring, reviewing and editing program documentation, including test plans, concepts of operations, test cards, data-analysis plans and formal reports.
Assist test teams with designing test architectures for systems undergoing testing, to include test assets, support assets, lab requirements and data storage/retrieval schemes.
Apply engineering principles to all aspects of support to systems undergoing testing and the analysis of data collected during test events.
Assist senior test engineers with developing and presenting briefings to test community personnel and program office leadership on developmental testing/reporting activities associated with systems under test.
Meet stringent guidelines as defined by program-office leadership when producing test-related artifacts.
Identify areas for improvement and recommend technical solutions required to meet assigned tasks.
Conduct technical research, testing and reporting of emerging technological systems affecting the performance of test programs.
Review Technical documentation to gather data on which systems will be designed and supported.
Utilize software tools to conduct in-depth data reduction and analysis which will be used to inform leadership of program activities pursuant to established objectives and technical performance criteria.
Travel to various sites (25%) to participate in planning, execution, data analysis, report generation, etc., of program-related activities.
Attend meetings as necessary to provide briefings, information, and recommendations.
Support any additional test activities as assigned by TGBC leadership.