Torch Technologies is seeking a Test Engineer (mid-level) to provide resources with knowledge of professional aerospace engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services. Must have Knowledge of development testing and evaluation and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.

Knowledge of integrated air-vehicles, ground systems, and support equipment sufficient to plan, design, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the development and/or sustainment of aerospace vehicles, systems, equipment, and components.

The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) Nuclear Weapons Acquisition Division (AFNWC/NDB), which is resident at Eglin AFB, Florida, is the System Program Office (SPO) responsible for the acquisition.

As a Test Engineer, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Sets the criteria for test documentation and the reporting of technical information.
• Performs technical assessments of test guidelines, methodologies, data sets, and formal reports.
• Presents testing strategies, goals, and processes to unit leadership at Safety Review Boards and Test Approval Boards.
• Offers technical oversight and carries out engineering responsibilities for the testing and assessment of major weapon programs, including development, engineering, and operational tests.
• Formulates test planning documents for weapons program.
• Predicts future needs for test assets and range facilities.
• Coordinates efforts with program offices and lead contractors.
• Conducts pre-mission briefings and post-mission debriefings with aircrews regarding mission execution and objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 3 - 10 years of relevant experience; Years of experience may be substituted for education requirement, per customer approval.
• The capacity to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and mediate conflicting demands for test resources.
• A self-starting attitude towards learning new systems under test, with a proactive approach to fulfilling program needs and taking ownership of organizing and executing tasks to successfully complete all assigned responsibilities.
• Proven experience working effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication abilities, including proficiency in technical writing.
• Must have an active TS DoW security clearance.
• Must be familiar with DoW Acquisition processes or project management professional principles.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in flight testing or as an aircrew member on military fighter or bomber aircraft.
• Background in the DoW weapons acquisition lifecycle.
• Program office experience.
• Knowledge of development or operational testing and evaluation to provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment
• Possess knowledge of integrated air-vehicles, ground systems, and support equipment sufficient to plan, design, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the development and/or sustainment of aerospace vehicles, systems, equipment, and components.

Schedule: 40 Hrs/week

Work Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: yes, 25%

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, 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.