Test Engineer - Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel

Freedom Real Estate; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Health Saving Accounts

Health Reimbursement Accounts

Employee assistance program

Education assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies seeks a Test Engineer - Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel at Arnold AFB, TN, where you will plan, execute, and analyze wind tunnel tests for aerodynamic and propulsion integration across flight conditions.

You will develop test plans, select instrumentation, analyze data, and report results, with opportunities to contribute to new test methodologies in AEDC/716th Test Squadron. Must be a U.S. citizen with a Secret clearance and a Bachelor's in engineering or science.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and a Bachelor's degree in engineering or science.
• At least 3 years of relevant test engineering experience and strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Must have and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define test objectives, scope, and requirements for aerodynamic wind tunnel testing.
• Develop test plans, instrumentation, data acquisition strategies, and safety protocols.
• Interpret simulations to select instrumentation and analyze data; prepare detailed test reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Master's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3-D CAD

Excel

Python

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 Test Engineer - Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel at Arnold AFB in Tullahoma, TN.

The Wind Tunnel Test Engineer role is a critical member of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) 716th Test Squadron team, responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing complex aerodynamic and propulsion integration testing within AEDC's wind tunnels and associated facilities. This role involves applying engineering principles, efficient engineering tool development, and experimental techniques to gather aerodynamic data for developing weapons systems across a wide range of flight conditions. The test engineer will be responsible for all phases of testing from initial concept and design through final reporting. This position requires the ability to work 1st (0700 – 1500), 2nd (1500 – 2300) or 3rd (2300 – 0700) shift on occasions when assigned during test execution phase to support Test Squadron directed schedule throughput needs.

As a Test Engineer - Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel your duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate with customers, test managers, and a multi-disciplinary core test team to define test objectives, scope, and requirements for aerodynamic wind tunnel testing, including store separation, stability & control, inlet integration, control effectiveness, jet interaction, and heat transfer.
• Develop detailed test plans, including test matrices, instrumentation requirements, data acquisition strategies, and safety protocols.
• Interpret pre-test simulations and analyses to aid in selection of appropriate instrumentation, including strain gage balances, pressure transducers, accelerometers, and high-speed imaging systems.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of test setups, procedures, and results.
• Test Execution: Oversee the installation and calibration of test articles and instrumentation within the wind tunnel. Monitor wind tunnel equipment during testing, ensuring data quality and adherence to safety procedures. Troubleshoot technical issues that arise during testing and implement corrective actions. Coordinate with wind tunnel operators, instrumentation technicians, and other support personnel to ensure smooth and efficient test execution. Ensure all testing activities comply with relevant technical go/no-go and AEDC safety policies.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Process and analyze large datasets acquired during testing using specialized software tools. Prepare comprehensive test reports documenting test procedures, results, and conclusions. Present test findings to customers and stakeholders through briefings, presentations, and written reports.
• Technical Expertise & Innovation: Maintain a strong understanding of aerodynamic theory and emerging experimental techniques. Stay abreast of advancements in wind tunnel testing and related fields. Contribute to the development of new test methodologies and capabilities within the AEDC/716th Test Squadron.
• Safety: Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures. Participate in safety training programs. Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards in the test environment. Promote a culture of safety within the team.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship Bachelor's in an engineering or science discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years’ of relevant test engineering experience.
• Experience with aerodynamic performance and testing concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing detailed technical reports and presenting findings to customers and leadership.
• Must have and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Direct test engineering experience in high speed closed loop aerodynamic wind tunnels.
• Experience with instrumentation troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with 3-D CAD modeling Advanced MS Excel and Python programming skills.

Schedule: (M-F; 8-5) Work Location: Onsite Travel: 0-10% Relocation Assistance Available: No Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No #LI-EW1

Benefits

• competitive salary
• 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

Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

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.

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Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.

Torch Technologies is dedicated to providing superior research, development, and engineering services to the Department of Defense. As defense contractors, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. From the CEO's desk... When Bill Roark and Don Holder founded Torch in 2002, they knew that employees were the company's greatest asset. They believed that offering employees a stake in the outcome, by making them all owners, was critical to building a successful organization. I share that feeling. Bill and Don's original intent was fully achieved in 2011 when Torch converted to a 100 percent S-Corp ESOP. Since that time, the company has grown over ten-fold and gained national recognition for the success we have demonstrated as an employee-owned company. Today, Torch continues to respect the individual contributions of our employee-owners and to share the rewards of our success. In addition, we continue to foster an environment of employee recognition, respect, development, and comradery while striving to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We recognize that core to our company is a culture of trust with our employees, customers, business partners, and community. Our management team is committed to continue to earn that trust. This past year, Torch proudly announced that we were Certified Evergreen™. A timely achievement for Torch employee-owners as they will celebrate Torch’s 20th anniversary this October, becoming Certified Evergreen™ signifies that while Torch employee-owners can look back on Torch’s past with pride, Torch is also looking forward. Becoming Certified Evergreen™ means that Torch has committed to finding ways to make 100 percent employee ownership sustainable so that Torch will remain a private company forever. Going forward, Torch will continue to evolve to address market and technology changes in order to become a major provider of cost-effective technical services and solutions to the Warfighter. We are making significant investments into facilities, equipment, business systems, and research to enable us to provide innovations and timely business services to our clients. We feel that always looking to improve our service is key to sustaining customer trust in the future. Likewise, we believe that continuing to share ownership is one of the ways we maintain employee trust and an unparalleled commitment to succeed. Combined, these timeless principles form the basis of the Torch culture. A culture that we are committed to continue and strive to pass on to the next generation of employee-owners as an Evergreen Company.