Aerospace Structures Engineer: Airworthiness & Testing

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Torch Technologies seeks a Structures Engineer to support a critical government program by providing technical oversight of OEM structural testing and ensuring airworthiness of aerospace systems.

This role involves collaborating with government engineers, OEMs, and IPTs to resolve technical challenges, review test plans, analyze data, and develop mitigation strategies. Onsite at Redstone Arsenal with 0–20% travel; full-time position supporting DoD aerospace programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of aerospace structural engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain secret clearance.
• Experience with structural analysis, test evaluation, and airworthiness/certification.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in DoD, federal, or aerospace environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of OEM structural test plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Analyze structural test data and prepare briefings, reports, and risk assessments for program leadership.
• Collaborate with government engineers, OEMs, and cross-functional IPTs to resolve technical challenges and ensure program alignment.
• Develop and review test evaluations, system procedures, and engineering assessments.
• Witness static, dynamic, and fatigue tests and ensure adherence to approved methodologies.
• Identify technical risks related to airframe structures and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support program execution through planning, coordination, and Earned Value Management as a control account manager.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

DoD/aerospace environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

MBSE tools (3DX)

Job description

Torch Technologies seeks a Structures Engineer to support a critical government program by providing technical oversight of OEM structural testing and ensuring airworthiness of aerospace systems.

This role involves collaborating with government engineers, OEMs, and IPTs to resolve technical challenges, review test plans, analyze data, and develop mitigation strategies. Onsite at Redstone Arsenal with 0–20% travel; full-time position supporting DoD aerospace programs.