Canvas

Airborne Test Engineer - Air-to-Surface (PL)

Canvas  •  Florida (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering expertise for the test and evaluation of air-launched (air-to-surface) weapons and associated equipment.
  • Mentor and provide test management guidance to other team members as applicable.
  • Obtain and maintain test conductor qualification in accordance with applicable operational instructions.
  • Advise leadership on significant issues and problems related to test work accomplishment.
  • Support execution of developmental, engineering, operational, and joint test and evaluation programs for air-to-surface/air-to-air weapons, aircraft fire control, and avionics integration.
  • Apply knowledge of engineering sciences, mathematics, and test techniques to all phases of test planning and execution.
  • Provide recommendations and advice to less experienced engineers and test personnel.
  • Develop, prepare, and review test documentation, including Data Plans, Methods of Test (MOT), Test Cards, and Post Test Reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Represent the organization at conferences and with other commands, agencies, and industry on matters related to T&E of conventional weapons systems and their compatibility with airborne, seaborne, or ground systems.
  • Serve as technical expert on aircraft-weapon system integration for industry, academia, and government agencies.
  • Provide technical guidance to systems engineers to ensure program objectives are met.
  • Use the munitions test process and a variety of test facilities (models/simulations, hardware-in-the-loop, open air) to test all aspects of system operation.
  • Plan, conduct, analyze, and report on live fire and captive carry flight evaluations of air-launched munitions and related avionics systems.
  • Develop techniques, procedures, and methods for conducting and reporting on assigned test projects.
  • Establish standards for test documentation and technical reporting.
  • Provide technical review of test directives, methods of test, data packages, letter reports, and technical reports.
  • Provide technical management and accomplish engineering duties for major programs, including all phases of test and evaluation.
  • Provide technical and administrative support to leadership.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in airborne test engineering, weapons systems, or flight test operations.
  • Experience with air-to-air weapons, munitions, or aircraft systems is highly desirable.
  • US Citizen
  • Active Secret clearance
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About Canvas

Canvas offers highly-advanced technical services and engineering solutions for the Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies. Our highly qualified staff of Engineering, Test, Defense Acquisition, and Business Management professionals provide Technical and Programmatic solutions to the US Army, US Air Force, US Space Force, Missile Defense Agency, US Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office, Space and Missile Defense Command, National Guard Bureau, NASA, and other Federal Agencies.

Canvas specializes in supporting the Department of Defense and other government agencies in the areas of Systems Engineering and Integration, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity and Intelligence, Test and Evaluation, Safety and Facilities Engineering, Technology and Product Development, Acquisition Management, and Business and Program Management.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Huntsville, Alabama
Year Founded
2007
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