Test Engineer Technician

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Eglin Village, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking a Test Engineer Technician (mid-level) to provide resources using knowledge of professional aerospace engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) Nuclear Weapons Acquisition Division (AFNWC/NDB), which is resident at Eglin AFB, Florida, is the System Program Office (SPO) responsible for the acquisition.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering; additional years of experience may be substituted for education requirement.
Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience.
Must have knowledge of development testing and evaluation to provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.
Must also possess knowledge of integrated air-vehicles, ground systems, and support equipment sufficient to plan, design, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the development and/or sustainment of aerospace vehicles, systems, equipment, and components.
Support the capacity to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and mediate conflicting demands for test resources.
A self-starting attitude towards learning new systems under test, with a proactive approach to fulfilling program needs and taking ownership of organizing and executing tasks to successfully complete all assigned responsibilities.
Proven experience working effectively within a collaborative team environment.
Skill in using Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent communication abilities, including proficiency in technical writing.
Must be familiar with DoW Acquisition processes or project management professional principles.
Must have program office experience.
Must possess an active Secret clearance (contingent on Special Access Program approval), with eligibility to acquire Top Secret.

Nice To Haves

Experience in flight testing or as an aircrew member on military fighter or bomber aircraft.
Background in the DoW weapons acquisition lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Sets the criteria for test documentation and the reporting of technical information.
Performs technical assessments of test guidelines, methodologies, data sets, and formal reports.
Presents testing strategies, goals, and processes to unit leadership at Safety Review Boards and Test Approval Boards.
Offers technical oversight and carries out engineering responsibilities for the testing and assessment of major weapon programs, including development, engineering, and operational tests.
Formulates test planning documents for weapons program.
Predicts future needs for test assets and range facilities.
Coordinates efforts with program offices and lead contractors.
Conducts pre-mission briefings and post-mission debriefings with aircrews regarding mission execution and objectives.