Hiring: Systems Engineer (Journeyman) Company: Torch Technologies, Inc. Location: Laughlin AFB, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:40:14 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, C++, CI/CD, GitLab CI, IAM, Java, Jenkins, Jira, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, SQL, Security Clearance, Systems Engineering, VBScript About the job Experience: •Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoW. •OR, 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 5 of which must be in the DoW. Required Skills: •Identify, describe, and apply emerging IT acquisition strategies, best practices, IT-related performance measures and quality management in support of acquisition planning, information assurance/cybersecurity, test and evaluation processes, verification and validation processes, and/or fielding and sustaining of IT/software systems •Conduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications. •Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications. •Prepare technical documentation which defines, specifies, and recommends system/subsystem characteristics. •Prepare management reports and conducts technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective action using application of engineering principles. •Perform validation of software systems including development of analyses/evaluation criteria and procedures, analyses/evaluation of results, and related recommendations. •Provide Agile and Digital system/program engineering, technical support and technical training to support programs/initiatives including, but not limited to, acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight. •Provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with AF Systems Engineering Assessment Model (SEAM) processes. Qualifications: •Practical software engineering and scripting experience with proven proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, VBScript, or C++) and core software engineering concepts. •Possesses understanding of software quality assurance, manual test execution, test procedure creation, and defect logging platforms (e.g., Jira). •Demonstrated capacity to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret Security Clearance (required to start). •Operational familiarity with Oracle RDBMS and the ability to execute basic SQL queries to inspect and verify database states. •Prior experience operating within a DoW test and evaluation environment. •Operational familiarity with MilPDS user interfaces, Oracle Forms, personnel data structures, or legacy military HR software applications. •Highly Desirable - IAT/IAM level II certification (Minimum of Security+; equivalent or higher certification). Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!