Senior Test Engineer

Canvas Inc.; Valparaiso (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to support the 780th Test Squadron on the TMAS II contract at Eglin AFB in Florida. The candidate will develop test planning documentation and methodologies for developmental and continuation of weapons programs, and present test strategy to boards.

They will conduct technical reviews and manage test engineering duties across multiple programs. The role requires active clearance, strong communication, and experience with DoD testing processes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret clearance with eligibility for Special Access Programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly to multiple stakeholders and resolve competing test resource requirements.
• Self-motivated to learn new systems under test and meet program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop test planning documentation and methodologies for emerging weapons or continuation of developmental programs.
• Present test strategy, objectives, and procedures to unit leaders at Safety Review Boards and Test Approval Boards.
• Provide technical review of test directives, methods of test, data packages, reports and technical reports.
• Provide technical management and engineering duties related to test and evaluation of major programs.

Skills

Clearance coordination

Communication

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Canvas is seeking qualified candidates to support the 780th Test Squadron on the TMAS II contract at Eglin AFB in Florida. The 780th Test Squadron is the Air Force’s developmental test agency for air-to-air, air-to-surface, direct-fire, and advanced munitions. The candidate should have a working knowledge of airborne weapon systems; USAF, USN, or Marines fighter/bomber tactics and or airborne weapons employment. Prior experience in developmental weapons, and/or operational testing is highly desired. Aircrew experience is highly desired.

Duties:

• Develop test planning documentation and methodologies for emerging weapons or continuation of developmental weapons programs.

• Present test strategy, objectives, and procedures to unit leaders at Safety Review Boards and Test Approval Boards.

• Provides technical review of test directives, methods of test, data packages, letter reports, and technical reports.

• Provides technical management and accomplishes engineering duties related to the test and evaluation of major programs to include development tests, engineering evaluation tests, operational evaluation tests, and joint T&E programs on air-to-air/air-to-surface weapons.

• Represents the Squadron and AFTC at conferences and with other commands, HQ USAF, HQ USA, HQ USN, OSD, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), foreign nations, or industry on matters pertaining to the T&E of conventional weapons systems and their compatibility with various airborne, seaborne, or ground systems.

• Forecast test assets and range requirements and integrate with program offices and prime contractors.

• Act a Test Conductor during Test mission execution. Brief and debrief executing aircrew on mission execution and requirements, and test outcomes.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical degree and 10 years of relevant experience; *Years of experience may be substituted for education requirement
• Active Secret clearance with eligibility for Special Access Programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly to multiple stakeholders and resolve competing test resource requirements.
• Self-Motivated to learn new systems under test and be proactive to meet program requirements and take responsibility for identifying, organizing, coordinating, executing necessary tasks leading to the successful accomplishment of assigned duties.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to work as part of an integrated team.
• Must have strong communication skills and possess some technical writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience or familiarity with MRTFB testing at locations such as Eglin AFB, Nellis AFB, Edwards AFB, China Lake NAS, Point Mugu NAS, White Sands Missile Range, and others.
• Familiar with Air Force and Navy test processes and regulations, and with the DoD acquisition enterprise. Knowledgeable in DT/OT test processes
• Analytical, methodical, and detail-oriented and able to communicate in oral and written form
• Able to work as part of an integrated team and be able to prioritize and manage their work to achieve outcomes.
• Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders and resolve competing test resource requirements

Desired Qualification:

• Experience in DoD weapons acquisition process.
• Flight test or Aircrew flight experience with military fighter/ Bomber aircraft.
• Test Conductor experience with military systems.
• Experience with USAF and USN fighter/bomber/attack Test, operations and weapon systems.
• Test Pilot School graduate or Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) graduate desired.

Security Clearance:

Must have and be able to maintain a Secret security clearance with eligibility for Special Access Programs.

Other Essential Job Functions:

Must be willing to travel up to 10%.