F-16 Test Engineer

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

• Conduct flight test planning, execution, and analysis for F-16 aircraft.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement test plans and procedures.
• Perform data collection and analysis during flight tests, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues, providing innovative solutions to enhance aircraft performance.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to develop and implement modifications and upgrades to the F-16 aircraft.
• Prepare detailed reports and documentation of flight test results and findings.
• Travel to offsite locations to support early integrated system development, refine testing procedures with vendors, and contribute to Combat Air Forces (CAF) systems knowledge.

• U.S. Citizenship
• Education - A technical Bachelor’s degree (Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering). Additional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree requirement.
• Experience - at least 3 years’ test experience with fighter systems (primary) and/or fighter tactical datalinks (secondary).
• Working knowledge of Ethernet Standards and MIL STD 1553 interfaces and an understanding of Windows-based personal computers and Microsoft Office software,
• Possess demonstrated ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Candidate must support a team as well as individually taking responsibility for identifying, organizing, coordinating, and executing necessary tasks to succeed at assigned duties.
• Active Secret clearance (within 5 years), must be able to maintain current clearance throughout employment tenure., * Master’s Degree in aeronautical, mechanical, or electrical engineering and flight test experience including aircraft systems development, test and evaluation, and systems engineering
• Extensive years of test experience (10+) with fighter systems (primary) and/or fighter tactical datalinks.
• Experience with data analysis tools and Radar design or testing is highly desired.

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 and safe-harbor contribution, 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.

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!