Senior Test Engineer - Air to Ground Weapons

Job Title: Senior Test Engineer - Air to Ground Weapons

Location: Eglin AFB, Niceville FL

Canvas provides engineering services and technical solutions for customers in federal and commercial markets. We are recognized by our customers and industry partners for our ethical standards, world-class technical expertise, and dedication to accomplish the mission in a responsive, efficient, and affordable manner.

Duties:

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 Convention, Stand-off, and/or Hypersonic weapon
systems; USAF, USN, or Marines fighter/bomber tactics and weapons employment. Prior
experience in developmental weapons, and/or operational weapons testing is highly
desired. Fighter/Bomber Aircrew experience is highly desired. • Lead developmental test
planning and associated documentation for an emerging weapon programs and integrate
test plans with program offices and prime contractors. • Forecast and schedule test
assets and range requirements • Provide technical review of test directives, methods of
test, data packages, letter reports, and technical reports. • Act a Test Director/ Test
Conductor during mission execution. • Brief and debrief executing aircrew on mission
requirements and outcomes. • Provide technical management and 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. • Represent the unit 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.

Requirements: Master's degree in engineering or applicable discipline and 10+years' experience OR B.S. and 8 years relevant experience.

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Other Essential Job Functions:

• Experience in DoD weapons acquisition process highly desired.
• • Experience with USAF and USN fighter/bomber test operations and weapon systems.
• • Experience developing creative strategies to successfully achieve high-paced testing milestones.
• • Test Pilot School graduate or Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) graduate desired.
• Excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to present test plans to a wide audience.
• Able to lead teams and coordinate test resources to achieved desired outcomes.
• Able to interpret and analyze test data and write test reports. Self-Motivated to learn a new system under test and be proactive to meet program requirements.

About Us

Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified ™, Fortune Best Small Workplace ™, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials ™ (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.

Benefits of Working with Canvas

To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include:

• 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