Missile Flight Test Planning Engineer

Torch Technologies•Huntsville, AL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking a Missile Flight Test Planning Engineer to join our team to support the Missile Defense Agency Test Resources Directorate. This role supports flight test planning, test resource integration, range coordination, and mission execution activities for complex space and missile defense test operations.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; or equivalent experience
5+ years of relevant experience in test engineering, systems engineering, flight test, missile defense, or aerospace operations
Active DoW Secret security clearance required (must be able to maintain)
Experience in test engineering, systems engineering, flight test, missile defense, or aerospace operations
Experience supporting developmental or operational test programs for complex systems
Experience supporting planning, acquisition, monitoring, and implementation activities for technical programs
Strong analytical, systems analysis, and problem-solving skills
Experience supporting test planning, integration, execution, and mission analysis activities
Ability to adapt and develop analytical techniques and processes for technical and operational support efforts
Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
Experience supporting concept development, integration, testing, verification, or readiness activities for defense or aerospace systems

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoW, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Space Force, or aerospace programs
Familiarity with flight test operations, telemetry systems, range instrumentation, and test resource management
Experience supporting test readiness reviews, technical working groups, or mission planning activities
Strong technical documentation, briefing, and reporting experience
Experience working with Universal Documentation System (UDS), telemetry analysis, or range scheduling activities
Familiarity with systems engineering, mission integration, or operational test and evaluation processes
Advanced degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

Assist with resource planning, architecture development, and execution of flight tests supporting MDA flight test missions
Perform assessments of instrumentation, launch and test support equipment, test ranges, safety systems, and test countdown documentation to determine readiness and capability.
Support development of test, range, and auxiliary sensor requirements and ensure documentation is captured within the Universal Documentation System (UDS).
Develop test resource architectures to support mission objectives and customer requirements.
Identify and coordinate resolution of test resource conflicts involving flight test schedules, range assets, telemetry coverage, radar systems, communications systems, and GPS-based instrumentation.
Prepare schedules and coordinate deconfliction activities with internal and external government agencies and stakeholders.
Assist with planning meetings, technical working groups, and coordination activities supporting flight test execution.
Prepare technical briefings, status updates, and documentation for formal reviews and special topics.
Coordinate with analysts to support telemetry link margin analysis (LMA) activities and ensure adequate telemetry coverage during test events.
Support test planning, integration, execution, verification, and analysis activities across all phases of program development.
Travel to test ranges and operational locations in support of flight test activities as required.