Hypersonic Propulsion Test Analyst — AEDC Data & Analysis

Torch Technologies; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies is seeking a Hypersonic Aeropropulsion Test Analyst to support the 715th Test Squadron at AEDC, Arnold AFB, TN, onsite. You will plan, execute, and analyze ground tests, coordinating with facility engineers and stakeholders to ensure safe, effective testing.

The role requires a bachelor's in aerospace/mechanical engineering or related field, 3+ years in aeropropulsion or hypersonics, proficiency in MATLAB/Python, and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a highly related technical field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in aeropropulsion, wind tunnel testing, or hypersonic aerodynamics.
• Proficiency in data analysis and engineering software (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or similar).
• Familiarity with high-speed/hypersonic propulsion systems and compressible flow dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and analyze hypersonic aeropropulsion ground tests for AEDC’s 715th Test Squadron.
• Analyze aerodynamic, thermodynamic, and propulsion data from test facilities (e.g., APTU).
• Develop comprehensive test plans, matrices, and safety packages with facility engineers and stakeholders.
• Utilize data acquisition systems and post-test data reduction tools to evaluate scramjet, ramjet, and other high-speed systems.
• Collaborate with test facility personnel, government customers, and prime contractors to meet test objectives.
• Generate technical reports, data packages, briefings, and presentations to communicate results and anomalies.

Skills

Data analysis

MATLAB

Python

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Related technical field

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Post-test data reduction tools

Job description

Torch Technologies is seeking a Hypersonic Aeropropulsion Test Analyst to support the 715th Test Squadron at AEDC, Arnold AFB, TN, onsite. You will plan, execute, and analyze ground tests, coordinating with facility engineers and stakeholders to ensure safe, effective testing.

The role requires a bachelor's in aerospace/mechanical engineering or related field, 3+ years in aeropropulsion or hypersonics, proficiency in MATLAB/Python, and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance.