F-16 Mission Systems Subject Matter Expert

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Eglin AFB, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking an experienced F-16 Mission Systems Subject Matter Expert to provide technical leadership supporting the Air Force test community at Eglin AFB. The role supports integration, testing, and evaluation of advanced F-16 mission-system modifications and emerging capabilities. The SME works with engineers, aircrew, and government stakeholders to support successful integration efforts, rigorous test activities, and high-quality technical solutions. The position leads integration of autonomy-enabling F-16 modifications with the aircraft mission systems suite and provides technical leadership for system modifications, test planning, and test execution. It serves as a technical resource on F-16 architecture, avionics, communications, integration approaches, and test techniques, while also leading integration and test events in the Software Integration Laboratory (SIL). The SME develops and refines Human-Machine Interface concepts, supports flight-test activities and mission-control-room roles, and presents designs, recommendations, findings, and status to project teams and review boards. The role is onsite at Eglin AFB, Florida, with a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule and 0–10% travel. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
Ten or more years of F-16 mission systems engineering experience.
Must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Eglin AFB test planning, safety planning, and execution processes.

Responsibilities

Lead integration of autonomy-enabling F-16 modifications with the F-16 mission systems suite.
Lead the Mission Systems Integration Team in developing, integrating, and planning tests for system modifications.
Provide technical leadership for test activities involving systems, subsystems, components, system-of-systems, emerging technologies, multi-domain capabilities, and manned-unmanned teaming.
Provide expert support to Program Engineers, Test Engineers, Project Aircrew, and other program participants.
Advise program personnel on F-16 mission systems architecture, avionics integration, data bus and communication protocols, technology integration approaches, and test techniques.
Serve as a technical resource for complex engineering and test challenges and act as the technical architect for F-16 modifications interfacing with the aircraft mission systems suite.
Apply knowledge of F-16 avionics architecture, communication protocols, and software capabilities to support system integration and performance.
Lead integration of F-16 modifications in the Software Integration Laboratory (SIL) and partner with SIL engineers to troubleshoot installation and integration challenges.
Develop SIL-specific software to enable modification hardware and software interfaces with SIL systems.
Collaborate across engineering disciplines to resolve problems and ensure system readiness.
Lead SIL test events that collect data supporting aircraft modifications and flight testing.
Develop Mission Systems test plans and mission materials, and support test planning, execution, and data collection.
Contribute expertise in Air Force Test Center test planning, safety planning, and test execution processes; support disciplined execution throughout the test lifecycle.
Develop and refine Human-Machine Interface concepts for F-16 modifications, including solutions for aircraft, carry-on/carry-off computers or tablets, simulators, and ground control stations.
Work with development teams to communicate and implement HMI concepts.
Participate in program meetings, design reviews, and configuration control boards.
Present system designs, technical recommendations, findings, and integration status to project teams and review boards as required.
Support flight-test activities by monitoring data displays and safety-of-flight parameters.
Serve in mission control room positions as required, including Test Conductor, Test Director, or Discipline Engineer.
Contribute to safe, disciplined test execution and maintain focus on mission objectives and team performance.