Aviation Test Engineer

About the role

Torch Technologies is seeking a TMD Test Engineer to support the Aviation Mission Systems and Architecture Project Office, Technical Management Division (TMD).

Responsibilities

• Work as a Test liaison to facilitate key test objectives and integrate the Test efforts and results with other program and mission areas.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Additional 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.

Benefits

• 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.