Radar System Test Manager

Canvas; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Canvas is seeking a Radar System Test Manager to join their team in Alamogordo, NM. This role involves analyzing, developing, and documenting project activities related to radar systems, requiring strong knowledge of radar detection concepts and excellent communication skills.

The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field, relevant experience, and an active Secret clearance. Competitive benefits including medical insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off are offered.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in radar and radar detection concepts is essential.
• Active Secret Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and document projects.
• Manage radar test capability improvements and modernization.
• Provide status and advisory services to management.

Skills

Radar knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronics engineering or related field

Master's degree in applicable discipline (desired)

Job description

Job Title: Radar System Test Manager

Location: Holloman AFB, NM - Alamogordo, NM (On-Site)

Duties

• Performs analysis and uses systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches to implement, develop, and document projects.
• Develops evaluations and technical justifications of feasibility, practicability, and technical soundness in support of engineering reviews.
• Provides status and advisory services to superiors on problems, issues, and projects in assigned program areas, and reports significant findings and recommendations to management in a timely manner.
• Presents briefings and develops technical reports to document progress and results.
• Participates in special projects, initiatives, and prepares oral/written reports.
• Based on results of project reviews, may adjust funding, schedules, and work for assigned segment of project/program.
• Resolves problems or conflicts and executes projects to comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and policies.
• Participates in planning conferences, prepares management reports, and conducts technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with all associated personnel.
• Assesses and reports progress including budgeting, funding, cost estimates, schedules, supportability, and performance baseline requirements.
• Manages projects to include, but not limited to, assessing and mitigating 5G wireless technology's effects on radar measurements, planning and developing radar test capability improvements and modernization, executing sustainment efforts to maintain radar test site, and direct and evaluate the operations and maintenance contractor workforce.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electronics engineering, mathematics, operations research, or a closely related field. *Experience may be substituted for education with customer approval.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must have good working knowledge of radar and radar detection concepts.
• Must have ability to work within specific procedures and processes of the Air Force Test Center and DoD regulations and guidelines.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with customer interaction and presentation capabilities required.
• Exemplify a dedication to achieving the mission of the NRTF as well as high standards of quality and excellence in performing duties.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
• Must have an active Secret Clearance, special program access eligible.
• U.S. citizenship with an active SECRET clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain).

Security Clearance

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Desired Experience

• Master's degree in applicable discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, in particular, that pertaining to radar and measurement techniques.

Other Essential Job Functions

• Must be willing to travel up to 10%.
• May be required to work other than a normal schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet customer test schedules.

Benefits of Working with Canvas

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous company‑funded Basic Life Insurance
• Company‑funded Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
• Discretionary performance‑based bonuses
• And many more!

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor that affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. Canvas has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Careers page. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

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