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A Missile Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining missile systems for defense or aerospace applications. They work with propulsion systems, guidance technologies, aerodynamics, and materials to ensure missile performance and reliability. Engineers in this field collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, including software engineers and defense analysts, to optimize system functionality. Their work often involves simulation, prototyping, and compliance with government regulations.

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Missile Flight Test Planning Engineer

Missile Flight Test Planning Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.

Redstone Arsenal, AL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

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!
Torch Technologies is seeking a Missile Flight Test Planning Engineer to join our team to support the Missile Defense Agency Test Resources Directorate. This role supports flight test planning, test resource integration, range coordination, and mission execution activities for complex space and missile defense test operations.
As a Missile Flight Test Planning Engineer, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
  • Assist with resource planning, architecture development, and execution of flight tests supporting MDA flight test missions
  • Perform assessments of instrumentation, launch and test support equipment, test ranges, safety systems, and test countdown documentation to determine readiness and capability.
  • Support development of test, range, and auxiliary sensor requirements and ensure documentation is captured within the Universal Documentation System (UDS).
  • Develop test resource architectures to support mission objectives and customer requirements.
  • Identify and coordinate resolution of test resource conflicts involving flight test schedules, range assets, telemetry coverage, radar systems, communications systems, and GPS-based instrumentation.
  • Prepare schedules and coordinate deconfliction activities with internal and external government agencies and stakeholders.
  • Assist with planning meetings, technical working groups, and coordination activities supporting flight test execution.
  • Prepare technical briefings, status updates, and documentation for formal reviews and special topics.
  • Coordinate with analysts to support telemetry link margin analysis (LMA) activities and ensure adequate telemetry coverage during test events.
  • Support test planning, integration, execution, verification, and analysis activities across all phases of program development.
  • Travel to test ranges and operational locations in support of flight test activities as required.

Qualifications
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be substituted
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in test engineering, systems engineering, flight test, missile defense, or aerospace operations OR

  • Master's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be substituted
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in test engineering, systems engineering, flight test, missile defense, or aerospace operations

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in test engineering, systems engineering, flight test, missile defense, or aerospace operations
  • Active DoW Secret security clearance required (must be able to maintain)
  • Experience supporting developmental or operational test programs for complex systems
  • Experience supporting planning, acquisition, monitoring, and implementation activities for technical programs
  • Strong analytical, systems analysis, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience supporting test planning, integration, execution, and mission analysis activities
  • Ability to adapt and develop analytical techniques and processes for technical and operational support efforts
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience supporting concept development, integration, testing, verification, or readiness activities for defense or aerospace systems

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting DoW, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Space Force, or aerospace programs
  • Familiarity with flight test operations, telemetry systems, range instrumentation, and test resource management
  • Experience supporting test readiness reviews, technical working groups, or mission planning activities
  • Strong technical documentation, briefing, and reporting experience
  • Experience working with Universal Documentation System (UDS), telemetry analysis, or range scheduling activities
  • Familiarity with systems engineering, mission integration, or operational test and evaluation processes
  • Advanced degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or related field

Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Onsite, Huntsville, Alabama
Travel: ~10%
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.
Applying to Torch Technologies:
Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to HR@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.

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