Senior Test Engineer

Canvas

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Engineering or related technical field with 10 years of relevant experience (education can substitute for years of experience)
  • Active Secret clearance with eligibility for Special Access Programs
  • Strong communication skills for stakeholder interaction and conflict resolution
  • Self-motivated with proactive learning and task management abilities
  • Demonstrated experience in team collaboration and technical writing skills
  • Familiarity with MRTFB testing locations
  • Knowledge of Air Force and Navy test processes and DoD acquisition regulations

Responsibilities

  • Develop and document test methodologies for emerging weapon systems
  • Present test strategies and procedures at Safety Review and Test Approval Boards
  • Conduct technical reviews of test directives and reports
  • Manage technical duties related to test and evaluations, including major program evaluations
  • Represent the Squadron at conferences and interfacing with other military and government organizations
  • Forecast test assets and integrate requirements with contractors
  • Act as Test Conductor during missions, briefing and debriefing aircrew

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaborative work environment with military and industry partners
  • Engagement with cutting-edge weapon systems and testing missions
  • Contribution to national defense and advanced munitions development
  • Potential for travel to various testing sites
Full 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%.

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