F-16 Test Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Eglin AFB, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 skilled and experienced F-16 Test Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role plays a vital role in the development and enhancement of the F-16 aircraft, ensuring its optimal performance and safety. The successful candidate will assist the F-16 OFP CTF at Eglin AFB, FL. The individual will work as part of a highly-skilled integrated product team to develop and test new Radar, datalinks, and advanced weapons combat capabilities for the F-16. The individual selected for this position will assist fellow test engineers and test aircrew in the planning, execution, and reporting of highly complex test missions.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.