Aeropropulsion Test Manager

Job Title: Aeropropulsion Test Manager

Location: Arnold AFB, TN - Tullahoma, TN (On‑site)

• 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 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.

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 10 years performing DoD government testing.
• Familiarization with DoD or Air Force Test Center test & evaluation processes.
• Experience leading technical teams.
• Experience managing complex projects.
• Experience with jet and rocket engines and associated test systems.
• Experience applying technical and programmatic risk management or mitigation strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized with the ability to multi‑task effectively.
• 15–20 years of relevant experience with DoD and/or AEDC experience a plus (desired).

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Other

Essential Job Functions:

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.

• 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) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
• Discretionary performance‑based bonuses
• And many more!
• Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

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