Test Engineer Specialist

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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

EAP

education assistance

paid time off

holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies is seeking a Test Engineer Specialist to apply advanced aerospace engineering concepts to V&V, test and evaluation programs at Eglin AFB, FL. The role requires strong leadership in test management and hands-on experience with weapon systems and subsystems.

The ideal candidate will have DoD acquisition familiarity, experience with integrated air-vehicles, and a track record in planning, coordinating, and executing complex verification activities.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s Engineering degree or related technical discipline.
• Active TS DoW security clearance required.
• 8–10 years Air Force Flight test experience with 5+ years in leading teams.
• Experience in fixed-wing/bomber and weapons integration preferred.
• Familiarity with DoD Acquisition processes or project management principles.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, coordinate, execute, and analyze V&V, test and evaluation programs.
• Develop V&V and T&E strategies and documentation (e.g. SRB, TAB).
• Perform verification tasks including analysis of flight test data to validate results.
• Oversee development and sustainment of aerospace systems and components.

Skills

Team leadership

Test management

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Engineering degree

Advanced degree or Test Pilot school

Tools

V&V tools

Flight test equipment

Job description

Job Overview

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 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 Specialist 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. Must have experience with development testing and evaluation sufficient to apply experimental theories and new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment. Candidate will have experience in designing, planning, coordinating, executing, and analyzing V&V, test and evaluation programs. Includes developing V&V and T&E strategies and documentation (e.g. SRB, TAB) to V&V armament systems against performance requirements. Verification tasks including analysis of resultant weapons fly-out data to analyze accuracy of M&S results. Knowledge of integrated air-vehicles, ground systems, and support equipment sufficient to plan, design, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the development and/or sustainment of aerospace vehicles, systems, equipment, and components 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.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must have Bachelor’s Engineering degree, or a related technical discipline or equivalent experience (Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, General).
• Desired: advanced degree or Test Pilot school graduate.
• Must have Air Force Flight test experience 8-10 years with 5+ years in leading teams and test management.
• Desired for experience in Fixed Wing/Bomber, and/or weapons integration.
• Desired for relevant data management experience.
• Must work well independently and in a team environment.
• Must have an active TS DoW security clearance.
• Must be familiar with DoW Acquisition processes or project management professional principles.
• Must have program office experience.

Preferred Skills

• Desired experience in munitions handling, loading, storage checkout, transportation, and electronic combat/weapon/aircraft compatibility issues, and statistical methods/DOEs.
• Long range planning experience 3-5 years.
• Desired for 10+ years or 5+ years in flight/route/mission planning experience Flight experience as pilot, WSO, NAV, or FTE total of 5+ years military or civilian

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

Applying to Torch Technologies: Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.

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.

Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail].

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.

Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.