Aviation Test Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-31
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Engineering
Test Engineer, Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Engineering Design & Technologists
Torch Technologies
Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are 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 War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country.
Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!
Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are 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 War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country.
Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!
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.
- 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.
- Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Experience supporting or…
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