Senior Flight Test Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Hanscom AFB, MA

1d•$120,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/ISR SOF (AFLCMC/HB), specifically the FMS Division (AWACS E-3) supporting the Japan Self Defense Air Force. The role supports the International Airborne Battle Management Command and Control FMS Division and the Japan E-3 aircraft program. This is a full-time hybrid position based at Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, and is contingent upon contract award. Occasional travel, including international travel, is required; the posting lists travel at 20% to Oklahoma, Japan, and San Antonio. The engineer supports the end-to-end test process used for acquisition, fielding, and employment decisions. Responsibilities include helping plan, coordinate, execute, and report on high-priority tests for the Japan E-3 aircraft and associated ground and training systems. The role works with prime contractors, test organizations, multidisciplinary teams, government stakeholders, and coalition and allied military organizations to plan and execute test activities, conduct engineering analysis, and support program decisions. The position typically handles high-visibility or mission-critical work independently and may oversee less senior staff or staff assigned to a specific job. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a bachelor's degree and 12 or more years of relevant experience including at least five years supporting DoW, or 15 years of experience including eight years supporting DoW programs. Candidates must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance. The stated salary range is $120,000–$130,000. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor's degree and at least 12 years of experience in the relevant technical or professional discipline, including at least five years supporting the Department of War; alternatively, 15 years of experience, including eight years supporting DoW programs.
Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance.
Extensive experience supporting the full Test & Evaluation lifecycle, from planning and design through execution, analysis, reporting, and acquisition decision support.
Expertise in flight test engineering, including test objectives, MOEs, MOPs, test scenarios, and mission execution plans.
Experience planning and coordinating contractor and government developmental and operational tests for complex aircraft, mission systems, and supporting ground-based systems.
Background in integrated aircraft testing, including software and hardware upgrades, system integration, verification, validation, and performance evaluation.
Experience developing and reviewing test plans, procedures, run cards, safety documentation, technical reviews, and test readiness review materials.
Skill in test data analysis, real-time assessment, issue identification, root cause analysis, and recommending corrective actions.
Knowledge of Air Force and DoD test organizations and acquisition processes, and experience working with stakeholders such as AFOTEC, the 96th Test Wing, program offices, contractors, and coalition partners.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical findings, briefing senior leaders, and facilitating test planning discussions.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, operational users, government organizations, industry partners, and international stakeholders.
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to independently manage high-visibility, mission-critical projects and test activities.
Demonstrated leadership through influence and ability to foster alignment among diverse stakeholders while navigating technical and programmatic challenges.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, including evaluating risks, resolving test issues, and supporting informed decisions.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to coordinate multiple concurrent test efforts while maintaining schedule, safety, and mission objectives.
Adaptable, mission-focused team player with situational awareness and professionalism, able to work in dynamic flight test and operational environments.

Responsibilities

Support the end-to-end test process used to inform acquisition, fielding, and employment decisions.
Assist the prime contractor in designing, planning, coordinating, executing, and reporting on high-priority tests for the Japan E-3 aircraft and associated ground and training systems.
Coordinate the preparation and execution of Contractor and Government Test & Evaluation plans and procedures using established test methodologies.
Work with the prime contractor and multidisciplinary teams to develop test plans and route documentation through approval, including safety and technical reviews.
Coordinate with multiple test organizations through test planning meetings, technical interchange meetings, and system design reviews to plan and execute test missions involving the E-3 platform and software integration labs.
Determine test objectives, measures of effectiveness, and measures of performance.
Develop test scenarios that define maneuvers and conditions for collecting data while meeting test objectives safely.
Support development and review of test run cards, participate in test readiness reviews, and conduct real-time quick-look evaluation of test results.
Analyze and evaluate issues, identify critical problems, and coordinate recommendations for resolution.
Support integrated flight testing, including system integration and aircraft software and hardware upgrades.
Perform engineering analysis activities, including long-range planning, documentation preparation, technical project planning, presentation preparation and delivery, and general project engineering support.
Provide test engineering expertise to the program office, AFOTEC, the 96th Test Wing and 96th Operations Group, other Air Force and joint agencies, and coalition and allied military organizations for command, control, and information communication systems development.
Independently perform functional duties on high-visibility or mission-critical program work.
May oversee less senior staff or be responsible for staff assigned to a specific job.
Travel as required, including occasional international travel.