TMAS Senior Test Scenario Architect 4035

Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Test Scenario Architectto join a team to assist the F-35 Partner Support Center, 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing (350 SWW), at Eglin AFB, Florida. The 350 SWW is the technical focal point for all electronic warfare (EW) support of warfighter systems for the Combat Air Forces (CAF). The mission of the 350 SWW is to develop and test mission data (MD) to defeat enemy radar and infrared guided missile systems, thus enhancing aircrew and aircraft survivability in combat. This mission includes operational EW testing, MD development, MD validation/verification, force development evaluation execution and facilitating foreign materiel exploitation.

Responsibilities:

This position requires a highly motivated test architect to conduct appropriate EW research, MD Test Scenario development and execution, by performing the following functions:

Shall provide expert advice and assistance planning T&E activities to include:

-determination of system performance requirements;

-development of test objectives and measures of effectiveness (MOEs);

-development of test methods and detailed test procedures, specification of data requirements;

-identification of instrumentation and test support equipment requirements;

-preparation of test plans and directives;

-development of data collection forms and logs;

-coordination with test support agencies and ranges, and other related T&E planning tasks.

-provide advice and assistance to the PSC test directors by designing test scenarios and profiles;

-developing COIs, MOEs, and MOPs; developing instrumentation requirements and plans;

-designing data collection and management plans using DOE methodology;

-developing data collection forms; and scheduling test assets, laboratory facilities, and range facilities.

-provide advice and assistance to the PSC project managers, system engineers, and operations analysts to ensure that data collected to satisfy COIs, MOEs, and MOPs are statistically and operationally significant, and within funding and operational considerations and constraints.

-provide advice and assistance in coordinating system requirements with the F-35 PSC EW system engineers;

-preparing concept of test briefings; organizing and participating in test plan working groups;

-writing draft test plans and coordinating draft test plans.

-provide advice and assistance in preparing draft test plans for Government approval using current guidelines, instructions and formats.

-provide expert engineering advice and assistance for the execution of tests and evaluation activities to include: mission scheduling; developing GO/NO GO criteria; providing aircrew and test support personnel briefings and post-test debriefings; monitoring system operation and recording data; collating/cataloging test MD; asset control from test control facilities, collection and recording of test data, reduction of test data and preparation of written status reports on the progress of test executions for Government approval; perform quick-look analysis to determine mission effectiveness and other tasks associated with the conduct of T&E activities.

-provide engineering advice and assistance for the reporting of program and T&E activity data; interpretation of system performance data; application of test results to test objectives and MOE, and other analysis support tasks.

-assist by providing support in writing technical reports which shall contain, but are not limited to; purpose and background of the study, approach taken to accomplish the task, results of the study, and conclusions and recommendations.

The successful candidate may be required to travel.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must have at least a Masters' degree in a technical/engineering discipline with ten years of experience in an engineering capacity (A BS degree and additional years of experience may be substituted for MS degree). Actual Electronic Warfare experience may be substituted for the technical degree requirement. The candidate must have experience with mission data development and testing for the F-35. They must also have a demonstrated ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations. Applicants must have a working knowledge of computer systems and an understanding of Windows-based personal computers and Microsoft Office software and possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and written. Highly desirable (but not required) attributes include a current active Secret security clearance and previous experience in RF integration, EM spectrum management, antenna design, and digital signal processing. Also desired (but not required) is knowledge of EW weapons systems development, test and evaluation, and systems engineering. Candidates without an active Secret security clearance must be a US Citizen able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge, skills and attributes associated with this position(s) include: EW and the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum, computer software, threat warning, radio frequency (RF) jammers, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) jammers, expendables, threat analysis, foreign/US/radar/weapon systems, airborne EW computer software, avionics, systems integration, electronics engineering concepts, principles and practices applicable to a broad range of engineering assignments. Candidates must be analytical, methodical and detail-oriented.

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Job Type:Regular Full-time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule:40 Hrs/week

Work Location: Eglin AFB, FL

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.

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