Airborne Test Engineer - Air-to-Surface (PL)

Canvas; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas is seeking an experienced airborne test engineer to lead evaluation of air-launched weapons and related avionics. You will mentor teammates, manage test activities, and ensure rigorous documentation for developmental, operational, and joint test programs.

The role requires a US citizenship with an active Secret clearance, a bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics, and 3+ years of relevant experience in flight test operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field is required.
• Minimum 3 years in airborne test engineering, weapons systems, or flight test operations.
• US Citizen with Active Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise for test and evaluation of air-launched weapons and equipment.
• Mentor and guide test team members; deliver test management support as needed.
• Maintain test conductor qualification per applicable instructions.
• Advise leadership on key issues affecting test work outcomes.
• Support developmental, operational, and joint test programs for air-to-surface/air-to-air systems.
• Apply engineering, math, and testing techniques across all test phases.
• Offer technical guidance to junior engineers and test personnel.
• Develop, review, and ensure accuracy of test docs (Data Plans, MOT, Test Cards, Post Test Reports).
• Represent the organization at conferences and with other commands/agencies/industry on T&E matters.
• Serve as technical expert on aircraft-weapon system integration for external partners.
• Provide guidance to systems engineers to meet program objectives.
• Use munitions test processes and facilities (models, hardware-in-the-loop, open air) for system testing.
• Plan, conduct, analyze, and report live fire and captive carry flight evaluations.
• Develop techniques and methods for test projects; establish standards for documentation.
• Provide technical and administrative support to leadership.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Test planning

Mentoring

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Modeling & simulations

Hardware-in-the-loop

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise for the test and evaluation of air-launched (air-to-surface) weapons and associated equipment.
• Mentor and provide test management guidance to other team members as applicable.
• Obtain and maintain test conductor qualification in accordance with applicable operational instructions.
• Advise leadership on significant issues and problems related to test work accomplishment.
• Support execution of developmental, engineering, operational, and joint test and evaluation programs for air-to-surface/air-to-air weapons, aircraft fire control, and avionics integration.
• Apply knowledge of engineering sciences, mathematics, and test techniques to all phases of test planning and execution.
• Provide recommendations and advice to less experienced engineers and test personnel.
• Develop, prepare, and review test documentation, including Data Plans, Methods of Test (MOT), Test Cards, and Post Test Reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Represent the organization at conferences and with other commands, agencies, and industry on matters related to T&E of conventional weapons systems and their compatibility with airborne, seaborne, or ground systems.
• Serve as technical expert on aircraft-weapon system integration for industry, academia, and government agencies.
• Provide technical guidance to systems engineers to ensure program objectives are met.
• Use the munitions test process and a variety of test facilities (models/simulations, hardware-in-the-loop, open air) to test all aspects of system operation.
• Plan, conduct, analyze, and report on live fire and captive carry flight evaluations of air-launched munitions and related avionics systems.
• Develop techniques, procedures, and methods for conducting and reporting on assigned test projects.
• Establish standards for test documentation and technical reporting.
• Provide technical review of test directives, methods of test, data packages, letter reports, and technical reports.
• Provide technical and administrative support to leadership.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in airborne test engineering, weapons systems, or flight test operations.
• Experience with air-to-air weapons, munitions, or aircraft systems is highly desirable.
• US Citizen
• Active Secret clearance