Senior Test Engineer

SENIOR TEST ENGINEER

Torch Technologies is hiring a Senior Test Engineer to support the Command, Control, Communications (C3C)/Kessel Run Division at Langley AFB, VA. The role will work with the Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communication, and Battle Management (DAF PEO C3BM) to develop and execute test strategies and ensure compliance with DoW and USAF regulations.

• Develop and document the single, overarching Test & Evaluation (T&E) Strategy for the program.
• Lead the "embedded" government oversight function within the integrated test team, providing continuous "over-the-shoulder" oversight of contractor testing activities.
• Validate that software capabilities meet their intended operational outcomes from an end-to-end mission perspective.
• Assess the adequacy and coverage of the contractor's test automation against mission‑critical capabilities.
• Serve as the primary testing lead for C2
  
  Core leadership and manage all interactions with external test organizations.
• Ensure all testing activities comply with DoW and USAF regulations (e.g., DoWI 5000.87) while aggressively streamlining processes to maintain program agility.

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 10 years of directly related experience with 4 years of experience in a DoW setting.
• Expertise in operational and mission systems, with the ability to translate mission needs into technical requirements and system capabilities.
• Experience developing and executing Test and Evaluation (T&E) strategies, including planning, verification and validation methods, and data‑driven assessments.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and Dev Sec Ops  practices to support rapid, secure, and iterative software development and delivery.
• Strong technical oversight and systems engineering background, including architecture evaluation, requirements analysis, integration, and risk management.
• Familiarity with DoWI 5000.87 and related regulatory frameworks, with experience ensuring program compliance and proper documentation.
• Ability to build a "one team" environment and foster a strong, collaborative partnership with the contractor.
• Must be able to translate high-level operational needs into clear, testable criteria and navigate complex regulatory requirements without causing bureaucratic delays.
• Able to provide immediate, clear feedback and confidently represent the program to senior leadership and external organizations.
• Possesses a deep understanding of the user's perspective (e.g., combat air operations) and can immediately identify when a feature is technically correct but operationally inefficient or unsound.
• Must have and maintain a Top‑Secret level clearance.

Schedule:

40 Hrs/week

Work Location:

Hanscom AFB, MA

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance:
No

Salary Range: $115,000 – $135,000

Torch Technologies offers a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package that includes 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, employee assistance program, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

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