Hypersonic Aeropropulsion Test Manager/Test Engineer

starfish; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies seeks a Hypersonic Aeropropulsion Test Manager with dual capabilities as a Test Engineer to support the 715th Test Squadron at Arnold Engineering Development Complex, AEDC, Arnold AFB, TN. The role bridges project management and hands-on test engineering for complex test campaigns from concept through data reporting.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 6+ years of experience, and an active Secret DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Must obtain/maintain Secret DoD security clearance.
• On-site work location at customer site.
• Travel: yes.

Responsibilities

• Test Management & Leadership: primary point of contact for hypersonic aeropropulsion test projects, delivering on schedule and budget.
• Test Engineering: plan and execute high-mach, high-enthalpy flow tests with proper instrumentation.
• Safety & Compliance: enforce AEDC safety directives for high-pressure, high-temperature testing.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Torch Technologies Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us.

Torch Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Hypersonic Aeropropulsion Test Manager with dual capabilities as a Test Engineer to support the 715th Test Squadron (715 TS) at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC). The 715 TS operates world-class aerodynamic and propulsion test facilities, and this role is critical to advancing the nation's hypersonic weapon and flight systems.

The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between project management and hands on test engineering. This role is responsible for managing complex hypersonic aeropropulsion test campaigns (such as scramjet/ramjet testing and high-speed aerodynamic evaluations) from initial concept and customer coordination through execution, data analysis, and final reporting. This position is located onsite at Arnold AFB, TN.

As a Test Manager/Test Engineer , your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Test Management & Leadership
  • Project Execution: Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned hypersonic aeropropulsion test projects under the TMAS contract, ensuring testing is delivered on schedule, within budget, and meets all technical requirements.
  • Customer Interfacing: Act as the liaison between the 715 TS, government customers, system developers, and Canvas, Inc. leadership to define test objectives, facility requirements, and success criteria.
  • Resource Allocation: Coordinate with facility operations, instrumentation teams, and maintenance crews to schedule wind tunnel time and secure necessary resources.
  • Risk Management: Identify programmatic and technical risks early in the test planning phase and develop actionable mitigation strategies.
• Test Engineering
  • Test Planning & Design: Develop detailed test plans, run matrices, and operational procedures for high-mach, high-enthalpy flow testing.
  • Systems Integration: Oversee the buildup, integration, and checkout of test articles within the wind tunnel facility, ensuring all instrumentation (pressure, temperature, force, optical diagnostics) is correctly configured.
  • Test Execution: Act as a Test Director/Test Engineer during live tunnel operations. Monitor real-time data, ensure facility parameters match required test conditions, and make critical go/no-go decisions regarding test article safety and data quality.
  • Data Analysis & Reporting: Perform post-test data reduction and aerodynamic/thermodynamic analysis. Author comprehensive test reports, briefings, and presentations summarizing facility performance and test article behavior.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Safety Protocol: Strictly adhere to and enforce all AEDC safety directives, particularly those involving high-pressure systems, high temperatures, and hazardous fuels associated with hypersonic testing.
  • Security: Maintain the integrity of classified data, test articles, and facility operations in accordance with DoD and AEDC security guidelines.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Education - Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. *Additional experience may be substituted for education with customer approval.
• Specific Relevant Work Experience - 6 years
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Secret DoW security clearance. Active clearance must be maintained throughout employment tenure.
• Schedule: M-F; 8-5
• Work Location: customer site
• Travel: yes
• Relocation Assistance Available: NA
• Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
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Benefits:

• 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
• EAP
• education assistance
• paid time off
• holidays