Principal Test Engineer

Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Test Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Digital Directorate (AFLCMC/HB) at Hanscom AFB, MA. The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Digital (AFPEO/HB) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO Digital portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO Digital Directorate is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS.

This position requires a highly motivated individual with test engineer experience to include, but not limited to:

• Documenting the review, test concept development, test methodology development, test plan development, test execution, and test reporting, data reduction and analysis, and end-user operational testing
• Using design of experiments methods to plan and conduct test programs
• Independently prepare (or advise others in the preparation of) criteria, computation/analyses, specifications, cost estimates test plans, and technical reports in the specific area of technical expertise
• Select and apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problem, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and complexity
• Review and evaluate the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from accomplishment of test engineering tasks
• Devise new and innovative approaches to problems encountered, and accomplish assigned tasks with efficiency, timeliness, and thoroughness
• Evaluate the configuration, capability, and operational relevance of test environments and ensure they are properly available for the thorough testing of software releases (e.g. fault insertion/fault identification)
• Deconflict schedule conflicts between multiple releases, providing high quality analysis and recommendations to the program test lead
• Operate with general instructions; but select portions of work are reviewed in detail to measure adequacy of approach, execution, and presentation
• Provide T&E technical and engineering support by documenting the review, test concept development, test methodology development, test plan development, test execution, and test reporting, data reduction and analysis, and end-user operational testing
• Utilize and apply Design of Experiments methods to plan and conduct test programs.
• Prepare (or advise others in the preparation of) criteria, computation/analyses, specifications, cost estimates test plans, and technical reports in the specific area of technical expertise
• Select and apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problem, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and complexity.
• Review and evaluate the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from accomplishment of test engineering tasks
• Evaluate the configuration, capability, and operational relevance of test environments and ensure they are properly available for the thorough testing of software releases (e.g. fault insertion/fault identification)
• De-conflict schedule conflicts between multiple releases, providing high quality analysis and recommendations to the program test lead

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a professional engineering discipline and 25 years of experience, 15 of which must be in the DoD
• Experience with Agile methods, including testing methods for CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps
• Experience with DoD Test and Processes
• Understanding of cloud architectures and impacts to testing methods
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have and maintain an active Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program and 20 years experience, 12 years of which must be in the DoD
• Degree from an ABET-accredited educational program
• Test Manager's Course certification or course completion desired

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule: 40 Hrs/week

Work Location: Hanscom AFB, MA

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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