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Hypersonic Aerothermal Test Analyst

Canvas Inc.
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Apr 2025

About the role

Job Title: Hypersonic Aerothermal Test Analyst

Location: Arnold AFB, TN- Tullahoma TN (On-Site)

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:

Working with minimal supervision, performing engineering analysis and modeling functions in a variety of technical areas including:

  • Aerothermal analysis
  • Thermal Protection System ablation
  • Fluid-thermal-structural interaction (FTSI)
  • Computational heat transfer
  • Optical diagnostic techniques
  • Statistical methods and statistically defensible analysis techniques

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary government and contractor team to plan, test, analyze, and report through multiple program acquisition phases by:

  • Assisting in coordination and generation of requirements and analysis objectives, measures of performance, and success criteria which support the evaluation of hypersonic weapon systems
  • Advising/assisting the government and customers during the test planning process, including assessing test conditions and addressing test cell/test article interactions.
  • Leading Technical Review Boards.
  • Performing in-depth analysis of test data to meet analysis objectives.
  • Preparing quick look reports and detailed technical reports as appropriate to record test planning, data processing and analysis, and conclusions/recommendations.
  • Reviewing state-of-the-art test and analysis techniques in literature and applying them to specific project requirements and supporting analysis-technique development efforts to advance the state-of-the-art analysis capabilities at AEDC.
  • Learning and effectively using a variety of government and in-house simulation codes and analysis tools.
  • Working in a fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.

Requirements:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering. Seeking undergrads looking to acquire graduate level degrees.
  • An advanced degree and background or coursework related to the technical areas described above is a plus.
  • Proficiency with Scientific Python (primary code) and MATLAB (secondary).
  • The ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with senior staff and peers.
  • Communications must be clear, concise, and at the appropriate level.
  • Must be timely, efficient, and produce work of acceptable quality.
  • Completed work must meet project/program objectives
  • Must exhibit and foster cooperation and teamwork, enhance customer relations, and actively promote rapport with customers.

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance


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) retir

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