Torch Technologies

Aviation Test Engineer

Torch Technologies$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
  • 5+ years of applicable experience.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance.
  • Hands-on experience with military avionics test events.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate key test objectives and integrate results with program areas and personnel.
  • Provide on-site support for various types of aviation tests.
  • Lead and participate in Integrated Product Teams and reviews.
  • Develop and maintain essential test documentation.
  • Collaborate with flight crews and engineers to ensure safe test execution.
  • Generate technical reports based on test data for Army Milestone Decisions.
  • Identify technical risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

Benefits

  • Stable and professional work environment.
  • ESOP participation and 401(k) match.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
  • Education assistance and paid time off.
Full Job Description
Torch Technologies is seeking a TMD Test Engineer to provide hands-on Aviation Test Engineering support to the Aviation Mission Systems and Architecture Project Office, Technical Management Division (TMD). This role is focused on executing Test & Evaluation (T&E) and early risk reduction events to verify system performance, airworthiness, safety, and mission readiness for rotary-wing aircraft. As an Aviation Test Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to: • Work as a Test liaison to facilitate key test objectives and integrate the Test efforts and results with other program and mission areas that are supported by other military, civilian, Systems Readiness Division, test ranges, and contractor personnel. • Provide on-site technical support for aviation testing, including Software Integration Lab (SIL), flight, ground, environmental, and survivability tests. • Lead and participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and system design reviews. • Develop, review, and maintain essential test documentation, such as test plans, flight test cards, and the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP). • Collaborate directly with flight test crews, instrumentation engineers, and maintenance teams to ensure safe and compliant test execution. • Generate technical reports and findings based on empirical test data to support critical Army Milestone Decisions (e.g., LRIP, FRP, and sustainment upgrades). • Review lab and flight test results to support Airworthiness Qualification and Army flight release processes. • Identify technical risks, safety hazards, and program vulnerabilities during testing, and help develop strategies to protect the schedule, budget, and personnel. Required Qualifications: • U.S. Citizenship. • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field. • 5+ years applicable related experience. • Active Secret Security Clearance. • Hands-on experience supporting military avionics test events (flight, ground, SIL, or component level). • Experience using systems engineering processes to assess and verify system requirements during live and lab-based testing. • Ability to collaborate with senior-level staff across Aviation, Engineering Directorates, and partner Project Offices to resolve test anomalies. • Ability to effectively manage multiple test events simultaneously in dynamic, high-pressure environments. • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Preferred Qualifications: • Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field. • Experience supporting or monitoring MIL-STD-810 environmental testing and Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) testing. • Familiarity with Army airworthiness certification or FAA civil aviation authority processes. • Experience working within an Army acquisition Program Office, with an understanding of acquisition policies, program goals, and standard workflows. Schedule: M-F; 8-5 Work Location: Onsite- Redstone Arsenal, AL Travel: Yes, 0-10% Relocation Assistance Available: No Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No #LI-DK1 Benefits: Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays. Applying to Torch Technologies: Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

About Torch Technologies

Torch Technologies is a defense and aerospace company that provides engineering, technology development, and programmatic support services to the Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, and other government agencies. The company's services include systems engineering, modeling and simulation, software development, test and evaluation, and program management. Torch Technologies was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
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