F-16 Test Engineer

Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, we directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission is “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom,” and as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we are committed to growing and sustaining our company for the next 100 years.

About the role

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, working 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Must support a team as well as individually take 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.

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 hours per week.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Benefits

• ESOP participation.
• 401(k) match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts, Health Savings Accounts, and Health Reimbursement Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off and holidays.