Bachelor's degree in Engineering; years of experience may substitute for education
3-10 years of relevant experience in developmental testing and/or operational testing
Active Secret clearance with eligibility for Special Access Programs
Strong communication skills for stakeholder interaction and conflict resolution
Self-motivated and proactive in learning new systems and fulfilling program requirements
Ability to work collaboratively within an integrated team
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Responsibilities
Establish standards for test documentation and technical reporting
Provide technical reviews of test directives and data packages
Present test strategies and objectives to leadership at key boards
Manage engineering duties related to test and evaluation of major programs
Develop planning documentation for emerging weapon programs
Support the Flight Chief with technical and administrative tasks
Represent the Squadron at conferences and with other commands on T&E matters
Forecast test assets and integrate with program offices and contractors
Brief and debrief aircrew on mission requirements and execution
Act as Test Conductor during test missions
Benefits
Engagement with top military and defense organizations
Opportunity to work on advanced munitions testing
Collaborative team environment with diverse expertise
Professional development and growth potential
Ability to influence key defense programs and strategies
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:
Establishes standards for test documentation and technical reporting.
Provides technical review of test directives, methods of test, data packages, letter reports, and technical reports.
Present test strategy, objectives, and procedures to unit leaders at Safety Review Boards and Test Approval Boards.
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.
Develop test planning documentation for an emerging weapon program.
Provides a range of technical and administrative support to the Flight Chief
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.
Integrate with program offices and prime contractors.
Brief and debrief executing aircrew on mission execution and requirements.
Act a Test Conductor during Test mission execution.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3 - 10 years of relevant experience; *Years of experience may be substituted for education requirement, per customer approval.
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.
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%.
