Hypersonic Flight Test Lead Engineer

Canvas Inc.; Arnold Village (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas Inc. seeks a Flight Test Engineer at Arnold AFB to lead hypersonic test planning, design, and execution, spanning junior to senior levels with emphasis on safe, autonomous operations under LDTO guidance and Air Force Test Center collaboration.

You will draft TEMP, VCRM, and flight test plans; generate hazard analyses and risk assessments; coordinate with range control; perform post-flight telemetry analysis; prepare technical reports and briefings; mentor junior staff on range operations

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and finalize detailed flight test plans, Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM), and Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP) for hypersonic test assets.
• Generate, review, and complete all required safety documentation, including formal hazard analyses, risk assessments, and Go/No-Go checklists prior to test executions
• Act as a key LDTO representative during active flight tests. Coordinate with range control, program offices, and control room personnel to ensure adherence to test profiles and safety parameters.
• Perform post-flight analysis of telemetry and flight data to verify system performance against established requirements and aerodynamic models.
• Author comprehensive technical test reports, engineering memos, and deficiency reports. Present test readiness briefings to senior government and military leadership.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineering staff, ensuring the transfer of institutional knowledge regarding range operations and flight test protocols.

Job description

Canvas Inc. seeks a Flight Test Engineer at Arnold AFB to lead hypersonic test planning, design, and execution, spanning junior to senior levels with emphasis on safe, autonomous operations under LDTO guidance and Air Force Test Center collaboration.

You will draft TEMP, VCRM, and flight test plans; generate hazard analyses and risk assessments; coordinate with range control; perform post-flight telemetry analysis; prepare technical reports and briefings; mentor junior staff on range operations