Test Engineer

Canvas; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas is seeking a Test Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama, to support test and evaluation activities for Army missile systems. The ideal candidate will design test plans, lead qualification testing, and collaborate closely with development teams to ensure the final product meets military specifications.

This role requires a BS or BA degree, 5 years of evaluation experience, and an active DoD Secret security clearance. This position involves climbing on military vehicles and systems as part of the testing process.

Qualifications

• 5 years test and evaluation experience in Army weapon system qualification testing.
• Evaluate systems to ensure compliance with military standards.
• Must be a US citizen with an active DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute qualification test plans for Army missile systems.
• Lead subsystem and system-level qualification testing.
• Report findings to ensure products meet specifications.

Skills

Test and evaluation experience

Assessing military standards (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464)

Collaboration with test facility staff

Hands-on testing experience

Education

BS or BA degree

Job description

Canvas is seeking a Test Engineer to support test and evaluation activities for Project Office customers. This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions.

Description

• Responsible for designing and executing Qualification test plans to validate the functionality and quality of complex Army missile systems
• Lead and support component, subsystem, and system-level qualification testing; test types may include Environmental, EMI/EMC, Safety, Human Factors. Includes on-site TDY testing support, completing training to operate weapon system equipment at test facility and performing Unit Under Test functional checks.
• Ensure execution of test schedule by collaborating with test facility staff and daily status reporting to leadership.
• Evaluate systems to ensure they meet military standards (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464)
• Identify potential weapon system issues and defects by performing tests on the system's features
• Report findings to ensure the final product meets specifications, working closely with development teams across the product lifecycle
• This position involves physically climbing on top of military vehicles and weapon systems

Required Degree And Experience

• BS or BA degree
• 5 years test and evaluation experience in Army weapon system qualification testing
• Experience with evaluating systems to ensure they meet military standards (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464)
• Must be a US citizen
• Active DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Experience

• Hands on Test and Evaluation experience
• Redstone Test Center (RTC) or other lab experience

Travel

• 30% estimate