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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!\nTorch Technologies is seeking a Senior technology professional in support of our Integrated Flight Simulation engineering team at Eglin AFB, FL. A successful candidate will collaborate with the Modeling & Simulation (M&S) team and the Mission Planning team. The candidate will serve in a senior-level aerospace/systems engineering role specializing in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC), 6-DoF flight simulations, and systems verification and validation.\nAs a Senior Integration Flight Simulation Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:\nDesign, test, verify and validate virtual physics-based flight models and simulation environments for aerospace and missile systems.\nResponsible for incorporating all updated technical requirements, flight data analysis (Time, Space, Positioning, Information (TSPI)), military/industry standards, mission planning, and prioritized qualifications and breaks out as follows:\nSystems Engineering & Standards Compliance:\nExecute formal Requirements Verification & Validation (V&V) across the vehicle lifecycle.\nApply relevant Military and Industry Standards (e.g., flying qualities, system safety, software standards) to engineering artifacts.\nModeling & Simulation:\nDevelop, integrate, and execute high-fidelity Six Degrees of Freedom (6-DoF) integrated flight simulations and vehicle dynamic models.\nImplement aerodynamic, control, and propulsion models into unified simulation architectures.\nGNC & Algorithm Analysis:\nEvaluate and refine aircraft navigation algorithms (GPS/INS, state estimation, Kalman filtering) and flight control systems across operational envelopes.\nAnalyze vehicle trajectory generation, guidance laws, and flight performance.\nFlight Test & TSPI Evaluation:\nReview and interpret ground and flight test reports, range telemetry, and Time-Space-Position Information (TSPI) data.\nPerform truth-data comparisons and model correlation to validate simulation fidelity against real-world test data.\nPerform pre-flight predictions and post-flight analysis of flight test events.\nCollaborate closely across multi-disciplinary IPTs including Avionics, Flight Test, Mission Planning, Propulsion, and Software.\nRequired Qualifications:\nU.S. Citizenship.\nBS in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, (ABET)-accredited institution.\nMinimum 8-10 years of direct experience in flight dynamics, simulation modeling, or GNC development.\nWorking knowledge of systems engineering V&V processes and standard Military/Industry specifications.\nConvey an understanding of aircraft navigation, coordinate frames, air vehicle dynamics, or 6-DoF kinematics.\nWorking knowledge of integrated flight simulation environments and analyzing TSPI / range test data.\nWorking knowledge of C++ or MATLAB/Simulink for simulation modeling and data analysis.\nConceptual understanding of operational flight profiles and mission constraints.\nMust have an active TOP SECRET DoW security clearance. Clearance level must be maintained throughout employment.\nPreferred Skills:\nMS or Ph.D. in Aerospace or Systems Engineering.\nExperience directly supporting DoW/Air Force flight test programs or major air vehicle acquisitions.\nBackground in propulsion system deck integration and advanced guidance/trajectory optimization.\nExperience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), or pilot-vehicle interfaces.\nProficiency in Linux/Unix operating systems, shell scripting, and Python for automated analysis pipelines.\nDirect experience with MIL-STD-1797 (Flying Qualities), MIL-STD-882 (System Safety), or formal MBSE tools. \nDirect experience with military/commercial Mission Planning Systems (e.g., JMPS, JMPS-E, OMS/UCI).\nExperience in Mission Planning & IPT Integration• Incorporate Mission Planning operational constraints, routing, and profile requirements into GNC/M&S analyses.\nCollaborate closely across multi-disciplinary IPTs including Avionics, Flight Test, Propulsion, and Software.\nSchedule: Regular, Full Time\nWork Location: Eglin AFB, FL\nTravel: yes, 25%\nRelocation Assistance Available: No\nPosition Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No\nBenefits:\nTorch 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.\nApplying to Torch Technologies:\nOnly those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.\n­\nAll 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.\nIf 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. 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