Program Manager/ Test Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager / Test Engineer to support the 28th Test and Evaluation Squadron (28 TES) D0G division focused on air-to-ground weapons. This position requires extensive experience in air-to-ground munitions, technical leadership, and project management skills.

Responsibilities include planning, execution, and reporting of complex evaluations and developing methodologies for evaluating weapon systems. A Master’s degree and significant experience are required, alongside the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in air-to-ground weapons.
• Experience as a rated pilot or test engineer with air-to-ground munitions.
• Ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance with SCI access.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planning meetings and perform technical studies.
• Evaluate new technologies' impact on current force structures.
• Present findings in high-level briefings.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Technical writing skills

Effective oral communication

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree plus 12 years of relevant experience

Job description

Program Manager / Test Engineer

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 attending or conducting planning meetings, performing highly complex technical studies, evaluating the impact of new technologies on current force structures, providing advisory support to junior personnel, facilitating the interchange of technical information with government and industry representatives, and presenting critical findings in high‑level briefings.

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: 40 hrs/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 Savings 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.

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