Program Manager/ Test Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies seeks a Program Manager / Test Engineer to join a dedicated team focusing on air-to-ground weapons at Eglin AFB. You will lead planning, conduct complex evaluations, and ensure rigorous testing of munitions and related technologies.

The role requires a strong technical background, leadership, and the ability to communicate findings through high-level briefings. A Top-Secret clearance with SCI access is required or achievable.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Master’s degree in Engineering with 8+ years experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with fighter/bomber live-fire testing programs or familiarity with air-to-ground munitions.
• Effective oral communication and strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with SCI access.

Responsibilities

• Attend or conduct planning meetings and perform highly complex technical studies.
• Evaluate impact of new technologies on current force structures.
• Provide advisory support to junior personnel and facilitate information exchange with government and industry.
• Present critical findings in high-level briefings to influence requirements and acquisition decisions.

Skills

Oral communication

Technical writing

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 12+ years experience

Job description

Torch TechnologiesThank 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 TechnologiesThank 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 Program Manager / Test Engineer to join a team specifically focused on Air-to-Ground Weapons.
This position supports the 28th Test and Evaluation Squadron (28 TES) D0G division.
The Program Manager / Test Engineer position requires a highly motivated individual with experience in air-to-ground weapons. Operating as a lead technical and project management advisor, the contractor will ensure the scientific rigor and technical adequacy of operational test activities. This includes the comprehensive planning, execution, and reporting of complex system evaluations, ensuring that emerging air-to-ground munitions and related technologies meet rigorous mission requirements and address critical capability gaps. To achieve these operational objectives, the individual will leverage advanced mathematical modeling, operations research theory, and Design of Experiments (DOE) to develop innovative methodologies for evaluating weapons system cost-effectiveness and overall performance. Responsibilities include but are not limited to attending or conducting planning meetings, conducting highly complex technical studies and evaluating the impact of new technologies on current force structures. Furthermore, the individual will provide essential advisory support to junior personnel, facilitate the interchange of technical information with government and industry representatives, and present critical findings in high-level briefings. Their independent analysis and resulting recommendations will directly influence top-level leadership decisions regarding the requirements definition, acquisition, and integration of advanced air-to-ground combat capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• A Master’s degree in Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree plus 12 years of relevant experience may be substituted for a Master’s degree.
• Previous Rated pilot/Weapons System Officer/test engineer with weapons system employment experience. Experience with fighter/bomber live-fire testing programs or familiarity and or hands on experience employing air-to-ground munitions.
• Experience in activities involving fighter/bomber aircraft systems upgrades, air-to-ground munitions, including integration of advanced technologies and tactics development of those upgrades and new technologies.
• Must be able to effectively communicate orally and possess technical writing skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with SCI access; investigation within the last 6 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing operational requirements, Capabilities Performance Documents (CPDs) and supporting ACC directed special access programs.
• Minimum of 5 years operational or developmental test experience.
• Weapons system acquisition experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Staff/Program Manager experience.

Schedule

40hrs/WK M-F

Work Location

Eglin AFB

Travel

Yes, 10-20%

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, 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail]. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.