Aeropropulsion Test Manager

Overview

Job Title
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Aeropropulsion Test Manager

Location
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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 accomplishing the mission in a responsive, efficient, and affordable manner.

• Oversee and facilitate the planning, coordination, and execution of Aeropropulsion test programs.
• Interface with test customers and technical SMEs to gather information and establish test requirements.
• Develop, coordinate, and track test planning and readiness schedule.
• Document and revise Advance Fund Requests.
• Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates – this document provides customers with a rough approximation for things like costs, test schedule, test consumables, required resources (fuel, electricity, water, etc.), manpower, etc.
• Develop Statement of Capability (SOC) - the baseline agreement between the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) and the Sponsor. This document establishes responsibilities, schedule, cost and related support requirements to execute the project as understood.
• Develop planning documentation as required throughout the test project lifecycle.
• Initiate periodic Test Planning Working Groups (TPWG) with test team to discuss test requirements, test planning, test readiness, and document meetings.
• Tailor milestone list for each project complexity and mission requirements with TPWG support.
• Communicate test and test-related maintenance, improvement and modernization, and technology requirements to the DO for scheduling consideration and identification of training opportunities.
• Coordinate and schedule all project reviews which include Technical Review Boards (TRB), Safety Review Boards (SRB), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
• Lead TRR presentation with support from TE and TA.
• Prepare monthly Test Management Review (TMR) materials and brief to squadron leadership.
• Ensure deliverable timelines are met and closeout Test Projects.

• Familiarization with DoD or Air Force Test Center test & evaluation processes
• An engineering degree is not explicitly required but highly desired. An ability to understand engineering jargon and physics-based concepts is mandatory.
• Experience leading technical teams
• Experience managing complex projects
• Experience applying technical and programmatic risk management or mitigation strategies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be organized with the ability to multi-task effectively
• Must be self-motivated and detail oriented
• 2-5yrs experience working as an Engineering Project Manager, Project Engineer, etc.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience with DoD and/or AEDC, Eglin, Wright Patterson, Edwards AFB, NAVAIR, Hill AFB, China Lake experience a plus (desired)
• MBA or PMI/PMP certification
• Experience with jet and/or rocket engines, aircraft, spacecraft, and associated test systems.

Security Clearance
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Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Other Essential Job Functions
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May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays

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 Millennia ls™ (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.

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…