Test Engineer, Senior - Hanscom Air Force Base, United States - Torch Technologies

    Torch Technologies
    Torch Technologies Hanscom Air Force Base, United States

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    Job Description

    Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Test Engineer providing support to the HBB/ Kessel Run (KR) Division.

    Responsibilities

    Duties 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.
  • Develop 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)
  • De-conflict schedule conflicts between multiple releases, providing high quality analysis and recommendations to the program test lead.
  • Job Requirements

    Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

    Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret level Clearance

    Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program

    Years' experience: 8 years of directly related experience with 5 years of experience in a DoD setting.

  • Test Manager's Course certification or course completion desired
  • 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.
  • Additional Information:

    Location: Position is located at Hanscom AFB, MA; however, remote candidates will be accepted, but will require occasional travel in support of in-person coverage for test events and test related conferences.

    U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

    Job Type: Regular Full-time

    Security Clearance : Secret

    Schedule: 40 Hrs/week

    Travel: yes, 10-15%

    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.