Senior Test Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; 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

Health Reimbursement Accounts

EAP

education assistance

paid time off

holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to apply aerospace engineering principles to project development, execution, and advisory services. The role focuses on V&V strategies, test programs, and armament system performance against requirements at the AFNWC/NDB site at Eglin AFB, Florida.

The position requires extensive flight-test background, leadership experience, and a DoD program office pedigree, with an active Secret clearance and the potential for Top Secret eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must have U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Flight test experience 8–10 years with 5+ years in leading teams and test management.
• Flight experience as pilot, WSO, NAV, or FTE total of 5+ years military or civilian.
• Must work well independently and in a team environment.
• Must be familiar with DoW Acquisition processes or project management principles.
• Must have program office experience.
• Must possess an active Secret clearance (contingent on SAP approval), with eligibility to acquire Top Secret.

Responsibilities

• Verifies tasks including analysis of resultant weapons fly-out data to analyze accuracy of M&S results.
• Designs and develops advanced test programs.
• May lead the design and development of test plans and safety plans.
• Writes advanced highly complex test procedures and protocols to assess product reliability.
• Evaluates the ability of products to meet performance standards and specifications.
• Develops advanced highly complex test simulations

Skills

Flight test experience

Leadership / test management

Active security clearance

DoW Acquisition processes

Program office experience

Independent / team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

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!

Senior Test Engineer

Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to provide resources with knowledge of professional aerospace engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services. Includes developing V&V and T&E strategies and documentation (e.g. SRB, TAB) to V&V armament systems against performance requirements. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) Nuclear Weapons Acquisition Division (AFNWC/NDB), which is resident at Eglin AFB, Florida, is the System Program Office (SPO) responsible for the acquisition.

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

• Verifies tasks including analysis of resultant weapons fly-out data to analyze accuracy of M&S results.
• Designs and develops advanced test programs.
• May lead the design and development of test plans and safety plans.
• Writes advanced highly complex test procedures and protocols to assess product reliability.
• Evaluates the ability of products to meet performance standards and specifications.
• Develops advanced highly complex test simulations

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must have Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related technical discipline or equivalent experience (Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, General).
• Must have Flight test experience 8-10 years with 5+ years in leading teams and test management.
• Flight experience as pilot, WSO, NAV, or FTE total of 5+ years military or civilian.
• Must work well independently and in a team environment.
• Must be familiar with DoW Acquisition processes or project management professional principles.
• Must have program office experience.
• Must possess an active Secret clearance (contingent on Special Access Program approval), with eligibility to acquire Top Secret.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced degree or Test Pilot school graduate.
• 10+ years or 5+ years in flight/route/mission planning experience
• Experience in munitions handling, loading, storage checkout, transportation, and electronic combat/weapon/aircraft compatibility issues, and statistical methods/DOEs.
• Experience in Fixed Wing/Bomber, and/or weapons integration.
• Relevant data management experience.
• Long range planning experience 3-5 years.

Schedule

40 Hrs/week

Work Location

Eglin AFB, FL

Travel

yes, 25%

Relocation Assistance Available

No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract

No

Benefits

• ESOP participation
• 401(k) match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• Health Saving Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• paid time off
• 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.