Test and Evaluation Support Engineer (Senior)

Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Test and Evaluation Engineer located at WrightPatterson Air Force Base in Dayton Ohio to support our EPASS GB contract. Within the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (BES) located at WrightPatterson Air Force Base in Dayton OH the Depot Maintenance Systems Integration (DMSI) Program is made up of six software applications integrated by a consolidated database. DMSI manages programmed and unprogrammed repair upgrade or modification of major weapon systems. It identifies materials for prepositioning and initiates costcontrol measures for material usage. It establishes and maintains labor standards for planning and pricing. It supports depot capacity simulations to determine capability for surge planning and normal operation tempos. DMSI assigns itemtracking numbers to all parts and tracks through disassembly repair and assembly activities. It provides the capability to plan induct workload control inventory and track repair operations to completion. It documents standard labor hours earned by depot level maintenance activities. DMSI provides commandlevel data for mission capability assessments by the Air Force Materiel Command.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position requires a highly motivated individual with Test and Evaluation (T&E) experience to provide support for product lines capability delivery teams and development and delivery of BES Test Services. These shall be accomplished in accordance with DoD AF AFMC AFLCMC BES product line and/or capability delivery team Acquisition and T&E policy guidance processes and procedures and standard tools and services. Key policy and guidance includes but is not limited to AFI 99103 Capabilities Based Test and Evaluation and related policy and guidance. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepare coordinate review and approval and manage execution of test strategy concepts methodology plans processes and procedures;
• Provide T&Erelated expertise in various DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) and System/Software Development Life Cycles (SDLCs); advise advocate and/orincorporate; optimal combinations within test strategies plans policy & guidance and/or procedures.
• Apply Scientific Test and Analysis Techniques (STAT) and Design of Experiments (DoE) methods;

• Provide support to plan implement and execute test automation leveraging DevSecOps;
• Manage and support test execution data gathering. data reduction and analysis and reporting;
• Review analyze report and recommend updates to Key Performance Indicators (KPis) Critical Technical Parameters (CTPs) and/or measures (of effectiveness suitability performance and survivability);
• Support implementation and management of system/software quality reporting e.g. cumulative tracking and management of software problem reports and/or defects;
• Support capability delivery team Integrated Test Team (ITT) formation organization and operations;
• Independently prepare (or advise others in the preparation of) test criteria computation/analyses specifications cost estimates and technical reports;
• Select and apply T&E techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problems 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 T&E 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;
• Prepare T&E segments of Acquisition documentation;
• Support T&Erelated certification test activities e.g. Joint Interoperability Test Center (JITC);
• Support T&Erelated audit and/or inspection activities;
• Provide and/or support T&Erelated training required to execute test activities;
• Support planning execution and reporting of Cybersecurity Test and Evaluation (CSTE)
• Support FCAs/PCAs;
• Support review and recommendations for higherlevel DoD AF AFMC AFLCMC and BES T&E related policy guidance processes and procedures;
• Participate in DoD and/or AF T&Erelated summits conferences and/or meetings to deliver or receive presentations on T&E project/program status accomplishments challenges encountered and/or lessons learned support requirements technical developments program changes and the interpretation and advocacy of program and project objectives relative to T&E; and/or
• Provide test report support services by way of the documentation of test events and shall conduct technical reviews of engineering documentation (CORL A003) associated with T&E that includes but is not limited to:
  • Engineering drawings
  • Specifications
  • Technical reports
  • Design documentation
  • Diagrams
  • Test reports

• Advanced Degree (MA/MS) or Doctorate from an ABET accredited program in Computer Science Information Technology or other Engineering Discipline and 10 years of experience 5 of which must be in the DoD or
• BA/BS Degree from an ABET accredited program in Computer Science Information Technology or other Engineering Discipline and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed 5 of which must be in the DoD or
• 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications 8 of which must be in the DoD.
• Must demonstrate the advanced knowledge experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in the software test field possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and midlevel personnel within the software test discipline.
• Must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards procedures and practices in the software test field.
• Extensive knowledge and proficiency with software testing management and best practices
• Familiarity with AFI 99103 for CapabilitiesBased Test and Evaluation is required.
• General working knowledge of DoD Acquisition policy specifically DoDI 5000.75 (knowledge and understanding of DoDI 5000.02 is also applicable)
• Experience with the implementation of new IT/Business System technologies to include but not limited to Cloud Infrastructure and Enterprise Resource and Planning (ERP) systems
• Experience with manual scriptdriven software testing
• Experience with automated software testing
• Experience in an IT system Program Management Office
• Working knowledge of the Agile Development Methodology (Specifically SAFe)
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps
• Experience with Design of Experiments methods and concepts
• Highly proficient with computers and software applications to include but not limited to: Word Excel Powerpoint Outlook SharePoint Access Project Atlassian Jira and Confluence
• Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook SharePoint Access and Project
• Exceptional attention to detail highly organized and able to multitask
• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills

Preferred :

• CompTIA Security CE Desired
• Industry recognized certification in Software Testing (gx: ASTQB CTFL) Desired
• Certified SCRUM Master Desired
• Other Agile Certifications Desired
• Atlassian Zephyr Squad Test Management for Jira Highly Desired
• Oracle Application Test Suite (OATS) Highly Desired
• Bitbucket and Jenkins Desired

Must be a US Citizen and hold a current T1/NACI level clearance.

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Job Type:Full time

Security Clearance: Tier 3/Secret

Schedule:(MF; 85)

Work Location: Kettering OH

Travel:<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 safeharbor contribution medical dental vision life insurance shortterm disability longterm 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age genetic information citizenship ancestry marital status protected veteran status disability status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. Torch Technologies Inc. participatesin EVerify.

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