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# F-16 Test Engineer

- **Company:** Torch Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Eglin Air Force Base, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Ethernet, Microsoft Office, Systems Development Life Cycle, SC Clearance
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/86168100/1

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.


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