Kevin Torres
NH-04, Department of the Air Force (Ret)
Expertise
Systems Engineering, Avionics Systems, Air Transportability, Digital Material Management, Diagnostic Systems, Requirements Planning, Computer Systems, Electrical Systems, Electromagnetic Environmental Effects, Technical Review Teams, Airworthiness Certification
Profile
Kevin Torres has technical expertise spanning acquisition, airworthiness, strategic advisory, digital engineering, and systems engineering in both government and industry. He is recognized for driving major advancements in airworthiness, acquisition strategy, and digital engineering transformation across multiple high visibility programs (KC 46, international aircraft programs, T 7A, and C 17), as well as key leadership positions within the F 35 electronic warfare (EW) enterprise. Kevin architected enterprise wide digital engineering strategies, led large technical organizations, resolved complex program risks, and delivered measurable results across diverse mission areas. His background also includes earlier engineering leadership within US Air Force (USAF) Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS), international foreign military sales (FMS) programs, and academia. He is equipped with advanced engineering degrees, professional certifications, and national-level recognition, bringing deep technical credibility, strategic insight, and a proven record of transforming engineering organizations for the USAF and its partners.
Significant Career Accomplishments
Supported the USAF’s digital transformation journey by engaging with key user side representatives and coordinating with the Capability Software Office (CSO).
Served as the senior technical authority for the KC 46A program; exercised delegated military airworthiness authority for the Boeing 767 2C–based platform and spearheaded efforts to resolve Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) non compliances, ultimately recovering approximately five months of production schedule.
Advised USAF and partner nations on certification, sustainment, and execution of international aviation programs, including C-145, C-208, and various King Air variants.
Directed the development of an enterprise wide digital engineering strategy for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Mobility Directorate (AFLCMC/WL), securing $4.8M in funding to advance model-based systems engineering (MBSE), USAF Product Lifecycle Management (AF-PLM), and Digital Thread capabilities.
Led the development, integration, and certification of the next generation trainer aircraft’s avionics systems. Mitigated critical program risks—including software delays and electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues—while keeping the program on cost and schedule targets.
Spearheaded the sustainment and modernization of avionics systems for the global C 17 airlift fleet, including beyond line of sight (BLOS) communications, cybersecurity initiatives, and obsolescence mitigation efforts.
Key technical leader responsible for advancing the F-35's EW capabilities across a highly complex, multinational program.
Key Positions
Principal Strategist, Sabel Systems Technology Solutions
KC-46 Chief Engineer, AFLCMC/WLK
International Acquisitions Chief Engineer, AFLCMC/WLK
Digital Architect, AFLCMC/WL
T-7A Avionics Chief Engineering, AFLCMC/WL
C-17 Avionics Chief Engineering, AFLCMC/WL
F-35 EW Integrated Product Team (IPT) Deputy, F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office
Education
MS, Electrical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
BS, Electrical Engineering, Auburn University
Air War College, Air University
Air Command & Staff College, Air University
Squadron Officer School, Air University
