Torch Technologies

Senior Test Manager

Torch Technologies$120K — $135K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Top-Secret level Security Clearance must be maintained
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering preferred
  • At least 8 years of relevant experience with 5 in a DoW environment
  • Desirable: Test Manager's Course certification
  • Familiarity with Agile testing methods such as CI/CD and DevSecOps
  • Understanding of cloud architectures and their testing impacts

Responsibilities

  • Provide Systems Engineering support throughout the acquisition process
  • Ensure test planning, validation, and verification activities comply with applicable policies
  • Document test events and conduct technical reviews for performance validation
  • Develop and prepare comprehensive test plans and procedures
  • Create Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs)
  • Monitor execution of test events and provide data collection support
  • Teach test engineering courses as required

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts and Health Savings Accounts
  • Paid time off and holiday benefits
  • Education assistance programs
Full Job Description
Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Test Manager within our AFLCMC/HBG group at Hanscom AFB, MA. The C2ISR Division is responsible for a diverse portfolio that provides "cradle-to grave" support for the U-2 aircraft, E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) aircraft, Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS), the Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) system and other C2ISR programs as they transition to sustainment. The C2ISR Division provides worldwide life cycle support across the spectrum of the C2ISR capabilities-based enterprise; including supply, distribution, materiel management, acquisition, system engineering and maintenance, financial planning and budgeting, security, flight test, and contracting functions. The Global Network Systems (GNS) Branch (AFLCMC/ HBGW), located at Hanscom AFB, MA, is one of the numerous branches within the C2ISR Division and reports directly to the C2ISR/HBG Senior Materiel Leader. EPASS support is required to execute the major GNS programs in support of the C2ISR Division, to include: AF DCGS Network Infrastructure Transformation (NIT), Extended Tether Program (ETP), and Global Command and Control System - Air Force Infrastructure (GCCS-AF (I)).

As a Senior Test Manager your duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide Systems Engineering assistance that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system engineering to the acquisition process.
  • Provide Test Manager support for test planning, validation, and verification activities ensuring compliance with DoW, Air Force, HB, and AFLCMC test plans, policies, instructions, and procedures while supporting test execution across varying program phases, including development and sustainment cycles.
  • Support test reporting through documentation of test events and conduct technical reviews of engineering documentation to ensure system performance and requirements are validated.
  • Prepare test plans and procedures supporting program test activities.
  • Develop Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs).
  • Prepare and review test analyses and reports.
  • Develop Test & Evaluation (T&E) segments of acquisition documentation
  • Monitor and support execution of test events.
  • Support certification testing activities, including Joint Interoperability Test Center testing.
  • Support training required to execute test activities.
  • Support execution of test cases, evaluations, and demonstrations.
  • Support collection of test data during developmental and operational test events.
  • Review and analyze design documentation, including engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Review and analyze engineering performance and technical analysis reports.
  • Review and analyze measures of effectiveness and measures of suitability.
  • Review and analyze engineering performance predictions.
  • Review and analyze trade-off studies.
  • Support Functional and Physical Configuration Audits (FCA/PCA).
  • Teach test engineering and test management courses as required.


Required Qualifications:

  • U.S Citizenship
  • Must have and be able to maintain a Top-Secret level Clearance


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or master's Degree in a professional engineering discipline
  • 8 years of directly related experience with 5 years in a DoW 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 DoW Test and Processes
  • Understanding of cloud architectures and impacts to testing methods


Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)

Work Location: Onsite at Hanscom AFB, MA

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Salary Range (only if required**): $120,000 - $135,000

The salary range information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

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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, 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.

About Torch Technologies

Torch Technologies is a defense and aerospace company that provides engineering, technology development, and programmatic support services to the Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, and other government agencies. The company's services include systems engineering, modeling and simulation, software development, test and evaluation, and program management. Torch Technologies was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
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