Aeropropulsion Test Manager
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Operations Management, Systems Engineer
Aeropropulsion Test Manager Location :
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.
Duties :- 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.
- Track multiple projects using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
- 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 Test Engineers and Test Analysts.
- 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 with Earned Value Management concepts.
- 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
- +2yrs experience working as an Engineering Project Manager, Project Engineer, etc.
- Three 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.
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.
About Us:
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.
To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that make 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 Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
- Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing…
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