Sentinel CTF Test Engineer (Mk21A/Live Fire Test & Evaluation)

Job Title: Sentinel CTF Test Engineer (Mk21A/Live Fire Test & Evaluation)

Location: Hill AFB, UT (Hybrid)

Canvas is seeking a Test Engineer! This position is to provide advisory and assistance services to the Air Force.This is a mid-level position located at Hill Air Force Base (HAFB), as part of the ICBM Combined Test Force (CTF), under the 804th Test Group affiliated with Arnold Engineering and Development Complex and will provide oversight of Sentinel ICBM (formerly GBSD) CTF test activities to assist/augment SPO (System Program Office) Test Managers.

Duties: This position is to provide advisory and assistance services to the Air Force. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide support to the Sentinel Combined Test Force (CTF) Lead Developmental Test & Evaluation Organization (LDTO) in development test and evaluation (DT&E) activities for AF Nuclear Weapons Center missile systems.
• Support Sentinel and Minuteman III developmental test efforts to assess performance against stated program requirements.
• Serve as T&E Focal Point for IPT and Test Working Group Co-Chair.
• Plan, schedule, and report on all test activities for area of responsibility.
• Report, validate, and initially prioritize DRs.
• Coordinate test plan/report CDRL reviews.
• Develop and update TEMPs and ITT Charters.
• Develop and manage PTO agreements for CTF.
• Coordinate/facilitate integration and communication between Sentinel CTF, SPO, and Prime Contractor.
• Participate in all T&E phases outlined in the DoD Test and Evaluation guidebook.
• Coordinate/Ensure Technical Review Board (TRB) and Safety Review Board (SRB) activities are taking place within Sentinel CTF.
• Follow up on any actions during TRB/SRB's to ensure actions are documented and resolved prior to test readiness review (TRR) and test execution.
• Document the accomplishment of SRBs, the overall risk assessment, and any associated actions.
• Ensure appropriate project management controls are established to include oversight test projects are properly closed out.
• Work with the Operations Lead and SPO Test Managers to ensure appropriate IPT, Prime Contractor, and Mission Thread Leads are included in project completion.
• Provide support and advocate integrated approaches of Sentinel CTF efforts and support test activities for which existing guidelines may not be available or applicable.

Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor's in an Engineering field; Master's degree desired.
• 3-10 years of relevant experience
• Experience in working with DoD organizations, test organizations and/or prime contractors.
• Ability to direct a group of people or organization.
• Personal and organizational interactions exhibit and foster cooperation and teamwork, enhance customer relations, and actively promote rapport with customers.
• Experience in conflict resolution within multiple teams so that all parties benefit.
• Ability to analyze, prioritize, communicate, and minimize the amount risk an initiative program or project may cause for the entire schedule.
• Work is timely, efficient and of acceptable quality.
• Verbal and written communications are clear, concise, and at appropriate level.
• Utilize resources effectively to accomplish mission, including ability to work effectively alone, unsupervised, or within a group.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
• Focused adherence to safety and security requirements.
• Familiarity with test & evaluation planning and processes consistent with DoD acquisition directives and policies is highly desired.
• Familiarity with ICBM weapon systems and related subsystems/equipment, their projected use in the military, and methods of testing.
• Familiarity with test & evaluation planning and processes consistent with DoD acquisition directives and policies.
• Familiarity with DoD weapon systems and related subsystems/equipment, their projected use in the military, and methods of testing.
• Experience in working with Mk21A and/or Live Fire T&E is h