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.
As a Test Engineer, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to: - 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.
Job 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.
Preferred Qualifications:- 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.
Schedule: 40 Hrs/week
Work Location: Eglin AFB, FL
Travel: yes, 20%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
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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 and safe-harbor contribution, 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.
