F-16 Mission Systems Subject Matter Expert

Torch Technologies

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Torch Technologies is seeking an experienced F-16 Mission Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership supporting the Air Force test community at Eglin AFB. This role is critical to the integration, testing, and evaluation of advanced F-16 mission system modifications and emerging capabilities.

As a senior member of the team, you will work closely with engineers, aircrew, and government stakeholders to ensure successful integration efforts, support rigorous test activities, and help deliver high-quality technical solutions that contribute to the test mission. We value professionals who demonstrate initiative, sound technical judgment, collaboration, and a commitment to mission success.

As a Mission Systems SME, your duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Lead the integration of autonomy-enabling F-16 modifications with the F-16 mission systems suite.
• Lead the Mission Systems Integration Team in the development, integration, and test planning of system modifications.
• Provide technical leadership supporting current and future test activities encompassing system, subsystem, component, system-of-systems, advanced and emerging technologies, multi-domain capabilities, and manned-unmanned teaming integration efforts.
• Provide expert-level support to Program Engineers, Test Engineers, Project Aircrew, and other program participants.
• Advise program personnel on F-16 mission systems architecture, avionics integration, data bus protocols, communication protocols, technology integration approaches, and test techniques.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource to the team by applying extensive mission systems knowledge to complex engineering and test challenges.
• Act as the technical architect for F-16 modifications that interface with the aircraft mission systems suite.
• Apply expert knowledge of F-16 avionics architecture, avionics communication protocols, and software suite capabilities to support successful system integration and performance.
• Lead integration of F-16 modifications within the Software Integration Laboratory (SIL).
• Partner with SIL engineers to troubleshoot installation and integration challenges.
• Develop SIL-specific software required to enable modification hardware and software interfaces with SIL systems.
• Foster collaboration across engineering disciplines to ensure efficient problem resolution and system readiness.
• Lead SIL test events designed to collect critical data supporting aircraft modification efforts and flight testing activities.
• Lead development of Mission Systems test plans and mission materials.
• Apply experience and sound engineering practices to support thorough test planning, execution, and data collection efforts.
• Contribute expertise related to Air Force Test Center (AFTC) test planning, safety planning, and test execution processes.
• Support test teams in maintaining disciplined, mission-focused execution throughout the test lifecycle.
• Experience with Eglin AFB test planning, safety planning, and execution processes is beneficial.
• Develop and refine Human-Machine Interface (HMI) concepts for F-16 modification efforts.
• Support HMI solutions that may reside within the aircraft, on carry-on/carry-off computers or tablets, and within ground-based systems such as simulators and ground control stations.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure concepts are effectively communicated and implemented.
• Participate in program meetings, design reviews, and configuration control boards.
• Present system designs, technical recommendations, findings, and integration status to project teams and review boards as required.
• Demonstrate leadership through effective communication, technical credibility, and collaborative problem solving.
• Support flight test activities through monitoring of data displays and safety-of-flight parameters.
• Serve in mission control room positions as required, including Test Conductor, Test Director, Discipline Engineer, or similar roles.
• Contribute to safe, disciplined, and successful test execution while maintaining focus on mission objectives and team performance.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
• Ten (10) or more years of F-16 mission systems engineering experience.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.
• Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)
• Work Location: Onsite at Eglin AFB, FL
• Travel: 0-10%
• 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, 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.